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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.85, 9,704.24 and 4,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.85, 9,704.24 and 4,047.69 is: 5,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.85 : 9,704.24 = 4,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.85/9,704.24 = 4,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.85x = 9,704.24 × 4,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.85x = 39,279,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,755.21/7,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.98

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