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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.54, 9,668.91 and 3,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.54, 9,668.91 and 3,863.02 is: 5,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.54 : 9,668.91 = 3,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.54/9,668.91 = 3,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.54x = 9,668.91 × 3,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.54x = 37,351,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351,192.71/7,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.90

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