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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.62, 9,709.82 and 4,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.62, 9,709.82 and 4,203 is: 5,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.62 : 9,709.82 = 4,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.62/9,709.82 = 4,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.62x = 9,709.82 × 4,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.62x = 40,810,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810,352.45/7,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.54

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