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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.65, 9,711.63 and 4,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.65, 9,711.63 and 4,052.84 is: 5,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.65 : 9,711.63 = 4,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.65/9,711.63 = 4,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.65x = 9,711.63 × 4,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.65x = 39,359,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,359,682.53/7,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.73

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