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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.23, 9,711.60 and 4,052.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.23, 9,711.60 and 4,052.61 is: 5,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.23 : 9,711.60 = 4,052.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.23/9,711.60 = 4,052.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.23x = 9,711.60 × 4,052.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.23x = 39,357,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,357,327.28/7,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.52

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