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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.48, 11,537.52 and 7,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.48, 11,537.52 and 7,036.70 is: 9,707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.48 : 11,537.52 = 7,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.48/11,537.52 = 7,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.48x = 11,537.52 × 7,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.48x = 81,186,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186,066.98/8,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.21

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