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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.08, 9,713.88 and 4,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.08, 9,713.88 and 4,242.48 is: 5,857.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.08 : 9,713.88 = 4,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.08/9,713.88 = 4,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.08x = 9,713.88 × 4,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.08x = 41,210,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210,941.62/7,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.09

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