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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.44, 9,709.96 and 3,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.44, 9,709.96 and 3,849.66 is: 5,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.44 : 9,709.96 = 3,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.44/9,709.96 = 3,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.44x = 9,709.96 × 3,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.44x = 37,380,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380,044.61/7,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.35

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