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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.81, 9,732.33 and 4,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.81, 9,732.33 and 4,401.65 is: 6,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.81 : 9,732.33 = 4,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.81/9,732.33 = 4,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.81x = 9,732.33 × 4,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.81x = 42,838,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838,261.68/7,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.07

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