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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.48, 9,703.92 and 6,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.48, 9,703.92 and 6,041.44 is: 8,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.48 : 9,703.92 = 6,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.48/9,703.92 = 6,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.48x = 9,703.92 × 6,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.48x = 58,625,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625,650.44/7,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.67

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