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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.12, 9,713.74 and 4,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.12, 9,713.74 and 4,801.32 is: 6,628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.12 : 9,713.74 = 4,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.12/9,713.74 = 4,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.12x = 9,713.74 × 4,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.12x = 46,638,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638,774.14/7,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.48

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