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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.59, 9,783.51 and 4,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.59, 9,783.51 and 4,721.63 is: 6,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.59 : 9,783.51 = 4,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.59/9,783.51 = 4,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.59x = 9,783.51 × 4,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.59x = 46,194,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194,114.32/7,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.29

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