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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.42, 9,669.45 and 3,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.42, 9,669.45 and 3,863.26 is: 5,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.42 : 9,669.45 = 3,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.42/9,669.45 = 3,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.42x = 9,669.45 × 3,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.42x = 37,355,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,599.41/7,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.62

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