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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.58, 10,983.04 and 6,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.58, 10,983.04 and 6,833.01 is: 9,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.58 : 10,983.04 = 6,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.58/10,983.04 = 6,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.58x = 10,983.04 × 6,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.58x = 75,047,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047,222.15/7,956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.10

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