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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.53, 9,668.25 and 3,862.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.53, 9,668.25 and 3,862.11 is: 5,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.53 : 9,668.25 = 3,862.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.53/9,668.25 = 3,862.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.53x = 9,668.25 × 3,862.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.53x = 37,339,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339,845.01/7,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.29

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