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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.27, 9,783.48 and 6,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.27, 9,783.48 and 6,708.59 is: 9,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.27 : 9,783.48 = 6,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.27/9,783.48 = 6,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.27x = 9,783.48 × 6,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.27x = 65,633,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,633,356.09/7,082.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.28

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