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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.33, 9,737.62 and 4,070.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.33, 9,737.62 and 4,070.75 is: 5,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.33 : 9,737.62 = 4,070.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.33/9,737.62 = 4,070.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.33x = 9,737.62 × 4,070.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.33x = 39,639,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639,357.75/7,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.36

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