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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.25, 9,704.34 and 4,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.25, 9,704.34 and 4,236.75 is: 5,847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.25 : 9,704.34 = 4,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.25/9,704.34 = 4,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.25x = 9,704.34 × 4,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.25x = 41,114,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,114,862.50/7,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.45

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