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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.97, 10,472.61 and 3,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.97, 10,472.61 and 3,283.08 is: 4,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.97 : 10,472.61 = 3,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.97/10,472.61 = 3,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.97x = 10,472.61 × 3,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.97x = 34,382,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382,416.44/6,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.05

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