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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.87, 9,668.15 and 3,862.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.87, 9,668.15 and 3,862.07 is: 5,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.87 : 9,668.15 = 3,862.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.87/9,668.15 = 3,862.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.87x = 9,668.15 × 3,862.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.87x = 37,339,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339,004.42/7,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.67

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