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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.15, 9,983.40 and 4,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.15, 9,983.40 and 4,710.87 is: 6,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.15 : 9,983.40 = 4,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.15/9,983.40 = 4,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.15x = 9,983.40 × 4,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.15x = 47,030,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030,499.56/7,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.08

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