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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.44, 9,704.87 and 4,911.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.44, 9,704.87 and 4,911.29 is: 6,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.44 : 9,704.87 = 4,911.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.44/9,704.87 = 4,911.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.44x = 9,704.87 × 4,911.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.44x = 47,663,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663,430.98/7,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.80

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