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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.17, 9,711.62 and 4,386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.17, 9,711.62 and 4,386.66 is: 6,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.17 : 9,711.62 = 4,386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.17/9,711.62 = 4,386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.17x = 9,711.62 × 4,386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.17x = 42,601,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601,574.99/7,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.65

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