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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.62, 9,711.20 and 4,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.62, 9,711.20 and 4,204 is: 5,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.62 : 9,711.20 = 4,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.62/9,711.20 = 4,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.62x = 9,711.20 × 4,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.62x = 40,825,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825,884.80/7,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.92

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