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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.59, 9,710.19 and 3,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.59, 9,710.19 and 3,849.72 is: 5,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.59 : 9,710.19 = 3,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.59/9,710.19 = 3,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.59x = 9,710.19 × 3,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.59x = 37,381,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,512.65/7,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.45

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