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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.27, 9,707.24 and 6,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.27, 9,707.24 and 6,476.76 is: 8,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.27 : 9,707.24 = 6,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.27/9,707.24 = 6,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.27x = 9,707.24 × 6,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.27x = 62,871,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871,479.93/7,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.35

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