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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.36, 9,667.80 and 3,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.36, 9,667.80 and 3,861.60 is: 5,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.36 : 9,667.80 = 3,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.36/9,667.80 = 3,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.36x = 9,667.80 × 3,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.36x = 37,333,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333,176.48/7,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.23

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