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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.32, 9,779.12 and 4,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.32, 9,779.12 and 4,904.52 is: 6,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.32 : 9,779.12 = 4,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.32/9,779.12 = 4,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.32x = 9,779.12 × 4,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.32x = 47,961,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961,865.10/7,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.10

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