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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.08, 9,668.83 and 3,862.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.08, 9,668.83 and 3,862.27 is: 5,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.08 : 9,668.83 = 3,862.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.08/9,668.83 = 3,862.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.08x = 9,668.83 × 3,862.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.08x = 37,343,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343,632.04/7,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.17

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