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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.30, 9,708.81 and 4,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.30, 9,708.81 and 4,011.29 is: 5,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.30 : 9,708.81 = 4,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.30/9,708.81 = 4,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.30x = 9,708.81 × 4,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.30x = 38,944,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944,905.39/7,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.85

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