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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.98, 11,536.83 and 7,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.98, 11,536.83 and 7,036.20 is: 9,706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.98 : 11,536.83 = 7,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.98/11,536.83 = 7,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.98x = 11,536.83 × 7,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.98x = 81,175,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,175,443.25/8,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.52

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