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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.36, 9,769.55 and 4,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.36, 9,769.55 and 4,565.88 is: 6,297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.36 : 9,769.55 = 4,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.36/9,769.55 = 4,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.36x = 9,769.55 × 4,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.36x = 44,606,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,606,570.12/7,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.37

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