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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.36, 9,711.62 and 4,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.36, 9,711.62 and 4,385.36 is: 6,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.36 : 9,711.62 = 4,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.36/9,711.62 = 4,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.36x = 9,711.62 × 4,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.36x = 42,588,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588,879.40/7,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.41

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