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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.54, 9,666.86 and 3,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.54, 9,666.86 and 3,861.12 is: 5,327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.54 : 9,666.86 = 3,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.54/9,666.86 = 3,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.54x = 9,666.86 × 3,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.54x = 37,324,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,906.48/7,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.91

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