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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.76, 9,709.35 and 4,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.76, 9,709.35 and 4,241.80 is: 5,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.76 : 9,709.35 = 4,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.76/9,709.35 = 4,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.76x = 9,709.35 × 4,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.76x = 41,185,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,185,120.83/7,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.68

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