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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.47, 9,710.32 and 3,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.47, 9,710.32 and 3,849.70 is: 5,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.47 : 9,710.32 = 3,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.47/9,710.32 = 3,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.47x = 9,710.32 × 3,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.47x = 37,381,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,818.90/7,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.58

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