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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.55, 9,710.70 and 3,850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.55, 9,710.70 and 3,850.07 is: 5,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.55 : 9,710.70 = 3,850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.55/9,710.70 = 3,850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.55x = 9,710.70 × 3,850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.55x = 37,386,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,826.20/7,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.24

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