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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.59, 9,710.09 and 3,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.59, 9,710.09 and 3,849.24 is: 5,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.59 : 9,710.09 = 3,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.59/9,710.09 = 3,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.59x = 9,710.09 × 3,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.59x = 37,376,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376,466.83/7,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.73

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