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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.68, 9,709.89 and 4,051.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.68, 9,709.89 and 4,051.92 is: 5,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.68 : 9,709.89 = 4,051.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.68/9,709.89 = 4,051.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.68x = 9,709.89 × 4,051.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.68x = 39,343,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,697.49/7,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.23

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