SOLUTION: how do i do this problem its a fraction x+4 OVER 4 = 9 over 7 its ratios and proportions

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Question 834514: how do i do this problem its a fraction x+4 OVER 4 = 9 over 7 its ratios and proportions
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B4%29%2F4=9%2F7
Multiply by 4%2A7 to eliminate the fractions.
%284%2A7%29%28%28x%2B4%29%2F4%29=%284%2A7%29%2A%289%2F7%29
7%28x%2B4%29=4%2A9
7x%2B28=36
7x=12
highlight%28x=12%2F7%29