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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.39, 9,732.98 and 4,069.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.39, 9,732.98 and 4,069.31 is: 5,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.39 : 9,732.98 = 4,069.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.39/9,732.98 = 4,069.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.39x = 9,732.98 × 4,069.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.39x = 39,606,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,606,474.35/7,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.83

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