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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.41, 9,704.83 and 4,911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.41, 9,704.83 and 4,911.26 is: 6,773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.41 : 9,704.83 = 4,911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.41/9,704.83 = 4,911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.41x = 9,704.83 × 4,911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.41x = 47,662,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,943.39/7,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.76

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