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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.84, 9,751.14 and 5,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.84, 9,751.14 and 5,063.91 is: 6,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.84 : 9,751.14 = 5,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.84/9,751.14 = 5,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.84x = 9,751.14 × 5,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.84x = 49,378,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,378,895.36/7,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.31

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