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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.70, 10,547.55 and 4,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.70, 10,547.55 and 4,075.20 is: 6,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.70 : 10,547.55 = 4,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.70/10,547.55 = 4,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.70x = 10,547.55 × 4,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.70x = 42,983,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,983,375.76/7,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.80

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