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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.33, 9,773.91 and 4,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.33, 9,773.91 and 4,098.60 is: 5,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.33 : 9,773.91 = 4,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.33/9,773.91 = 4,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.33x = 9,773.91 × 4,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.33x = 40,059,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059,347.53/7,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.44

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