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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.55, 9,667.57 and 3,861.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.55, 9,667.57 and 3,861.67 is: 5,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.55 : 9,667.57 = 3,861.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.55/9,667.57 = 3,861.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.55x = 9,667.57 × 3,861.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.55x = 37,332,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,332,965.04/7,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.06

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