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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.42, 9,668.07 and 3,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.42, 9,668.07 and 3,862.26 is: 5,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.42 : 9,668.07 = 3,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.42/9,668.07 = 3,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.42x = 9,668.07 × 3,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.42x = 37,340,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,600.04/7,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.24

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