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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.04, 9,666.84 and 3,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.04, 9,666.84 and 3,861.52 is: 5,328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.04 : 9,666.84 = 3,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.04/9,666.84 = 3,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.04x = 9,666.84 × 3,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.04x = 37,328,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,696.00/7,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.83

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