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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.45, 9,668.55 and 3,862.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.45, 9,668.55 and 3,862.57 is: 5,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.45 : 9,668.55 = 3,862.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.45/9,668.55 = 3,862.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.45x = 9,668.55 × 3,862.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.45x = 37,345,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,451.17/7,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.15

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