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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.76, 9,666.04 and 3,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.76, 9,666.04 and 3,860.96 is: 5,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.76 : 9,666.04 = 3,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.76/9,666.04 = 3,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.76x = 9,666.04 × 3,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.76x = 37,320,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320,193.80/7,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.83

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