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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.74, 13,826.61 and 7,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.74, 13,826.61 and 7,036.29 is: 9,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.74 : 13,826.61 = 7,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.74/13,826.61 = 7,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.74x = 13,826.61 × 7,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.74x = 97,288,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288,037.68/10,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.96

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