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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.36, 13,834.37 and 7,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.36, 13,834.37 and 7,041.92 is: 9,707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.36 : 13,834.37 = 7,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.36/13,834.37 = 7,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.36x = 13,834.37 × 7,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.36x = 97,420,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,420,475.22/10,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.72

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