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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.76, 9,669.32 and 3,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.76, 9,669.32 and 3,863 is: 5,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.76 : 9,669.32 = 3,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.76/9,669.32 = 3,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.76x = 9,669.32 × 3,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.76x = 37,352,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352,583.16/7,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.94

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