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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.52, 9,703.62 and 4,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.52, 9,703.62 and 4,048.32 is: 5,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.52 : 9,703.62 = 4,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.52/9,703.62 = 4,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.52x = 9,703.62 × 4,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.52x = 39,283,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,283,358.92/7,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.75

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