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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.08, 10,998 and 6,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.08, 10,998 and 6,083.34 is: 8,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.08 : 10,998 = 6,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.08/10,998 = 6,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.08x = 10,998 × 6,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.08x = 66,904,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904,573.32/7,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.20

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