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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.10, 9,708.51 and 4,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.10, 9,708.51 and 4,383.10 is: 6,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.10 : 9,708.51 = 4,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.10/9,708.51 = 4,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.10x = 9,708.51 × 4,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.10x = 42,553,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,319.49/7,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.30

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