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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.51, 9,753.82 and 4,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.51, 9,753.82 and 4,085.30 is: 5,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.51 : 9,753.82 = 4,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.51/9,753.82 = 4,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.51x = 9,753.82 × 4,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.51x = 39,847,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847,280.85/7,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.30

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