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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.23, 9,775.40 and 4,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.23, 9,775.40 and 4,250.72 is: 5,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.23 : 9,775.40 = 4,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.23/9,775.40 = 4,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.23x = 9,775.40 × 4,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.23x = 41,552,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552,418.16/7,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.31

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