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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.23, 9,668.25 and 3,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.23, 9,668.25 and 3,862.53 is: 5,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.23 : 9,668.25 = 3,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.23/9,668.25 = 3,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.23x = 9,668.25 × 3,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.23x = 37,343,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343,905.67/7,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.10

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