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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.73, 9,710.85 and 3,850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.73, 9,710.85 and 3,850.34 is: 5,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.73 : 9,710.85 = 3,850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.73/9,710.85 = 3,850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.73x = 9,710.85 × 3,850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.73x = 37,390,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390,074.19/7,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.56

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