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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.30, 9,736.74 and 4,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.30, 9,736.74 and 4,031.37 is: 5,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.30 : 9,736.74 = 4,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.30/9,736.74 = 4,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.30x = 9,736.74 × 4,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.30x = 39,252,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,401.53/7,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.53

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