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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.79, 10,549.96 and 4,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.79, 10,549.96 and 4,262.93 is: 6,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.79 : 10,549.96 = 4,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.79/10,549.96 = 4,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.79x = 10,549.96 × 4,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.79x = 44,973,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,740.98/7,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.23

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