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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.41, 9,668.70 and 3,862.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.41, 9,668.70 and 3,862.61 is: 5,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.41 : 9,668.70 = 3,862.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.41/9,668.70 = 3,862.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.41x = 9,668.70 × 3,862.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.41x = 37,346,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346,368.96/7,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.31

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