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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.85, 9,709.55 and 4,383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.85, 9,709.55 and 4,383.85 is: 6,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.85 : 9,709.55 = 4,383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.85/9,709.55 = 4,383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.85x = 9,709.55 × 4,383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.85x = 42,565,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565,164.57/7,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.34

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