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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.28, 9,693.86 and 4,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.28, 9,693.86 and 4,082.28 is: 5,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.28 : 9,693.86 = 4,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.28/9,693.86 = 4,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.28x = 9,693.86 × 4,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.28x = 39,573,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,050.80/7,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.15

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