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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.70, 9,709.90 and 4,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.70, 9,709.90 and 4,384.40 is: 6,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.70 : 9,709.90 = 4,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.70/9,709.90 = 4,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.70x = 9,709.90 × 4,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.70x = 42,572,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,085.56/7,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.01

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