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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.96, 9,710.60 and 3,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.96, 9,710.60 and 3,849.62 is: 5,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.96 : 9,710.60 = 3,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.96/9,710.60 = 3,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.96x = 9,710.60 × 3,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.96x = 37,382,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382,119.97/7,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.25

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