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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.81, 9,710.96 and 4,052.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.81, 9,710.96 and 4,052.17 is: 5,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.81 : 9,710.96 = 4,052.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.81/9,710.96 = 4,052.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.81x = 9,710.96 × 4,052.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.81x = 39,350,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,350,460.78/7,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.09

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