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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.98, 9,710.97 and 4,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.98, 9,710.97 and 4,204.20 is: 5,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.98 : 9,710.97 = 4,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.98/9,710.97 = 4,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.98x = 9,710.97 × 4,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.98x = 40,826,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,860.07/7,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.76

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