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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.41, 10,544.16 and 3,912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.41, 10,544.16 and 3,912.11 is: 5,862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.41 : 10,544.16 = 3,912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.41/10,544.16 = 3,912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.41x = 10,544.16 × 3,912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.41x = 41,249,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249,913.78/7,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.36

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