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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.56, 9,710.12 and 4,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.56, 9,710.12 and 4,167.11 is: 5,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.56 : 9,710.12 = 4,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.56/9,710.12 = 4,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.56x = 9,710.12 × 4,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.56x = 40,463,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463,172.85/7,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.42

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