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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.58, 9,667.72 and 3,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.58, 9,667.72 and 3,861.78 is: 5,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.58 : 9,667.72 = 3,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.58/9,667.72 = 3,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.58x = 9,667.72 × 3,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.58x = 37,334,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334,607.74/7,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.27

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