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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.51, 9,667.58 and 3,861.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.51, 9,667.58 and 3,861.69 is: 5,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.51 : 9,667.58 = 3,861.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.51/9,667.58 = 3,861.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.51x = 9,667.58 × 3,861.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.51x = 37,333,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333,177.70/7,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.12

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