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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.59, 9,668.14 and 3,861.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.59, 9,668.14 and 3,861.77 is: 5,329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.59 : 9,668.14 = 3,861.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.59/9,668.14 = 3,861.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.59x = 9,668.14 × 3,861.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.59x = 37,336,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336,133.01/7,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.48

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