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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.93, 9,666.79 and 3,861.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.93, 9,666.79 and 3,861.11 is: 5,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.93 : 9,666.79 = 3,861.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.93/9,666.79 = 3,861.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.93x = 9,666.79 × 3,861.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.93x = 37,324,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,554.05/7,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.33

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