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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.74, 9,668.84 and 3,862.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.74, 9,668.84 and 3,862.92 is: 5,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.74 : 9,668.84 = 3,862.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.74/9,668.84 = 3,862.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.74x = 9,668.84 × 3,862.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.74x = 37,349,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349,955.41/7,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.58

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