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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.08, 10,617.34 and 3,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.08, 10,617.34 and 3,964.36 is: 5,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.08 : 10,617.34 = 3,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.08/10,617.34 = 3,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.08x = 10,617.34 × 3,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.08x = 42,090,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,958.00/7,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.47

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