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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.73, 9,755.33 and 5,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.73, 9,755.33 and 5,052.44 is: 6,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.73 : 9,755.33 = 5,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.73/9,755.33 = 5,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.73x = 9,755.33 × 5,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.73x = 49,288,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,288,145.47/7,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.73

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