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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.51, 9,703.59 and 4,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.51, 9,703.59 and 4,763.55 is: 6,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.51 : 9,703.59 = 4,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.51/9,703.59 = 4,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.51x = 9,703.59 × 4,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.51x = 46,223,536.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223,536.14/7,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.77

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