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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.23, 9,667.91 and 3,861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.23, 9,667.91 and 3,861.42 is: 5,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.23 : 9,667.91 = 3,861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.23/9,667.91 = 3,861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.23x = 9,667.91 × 3,861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.23x = 37,331,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331,867.09/7,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.14

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