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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.47, 10,565.64 and 6,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.47, 10,565.64 and 6,724.82 is: 10,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.47 : 10,565.64 = 6,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.47/10,565.64 = 6,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.47x = 10,565.64 × 6,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.47x = 71,052,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,052,053.60/7,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.68

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