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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.91, 9,709.34 and 4,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.91, 9,709.34 and 4,203.73 is: 5,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.91 : 9,709.34 = 4,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.91/9,709.34 = 4,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.91x = 9,709.34 × 4,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.91x = 40,815,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815,395.29/7,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.19

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