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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.28, 9,771.16 and 5,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.28, 9,771.16 and 5,064 is: 6,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.28 : 9,771.16 = 5,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.28/9,771.16 = 5,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.28x = 9,771.16 × 5,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.28x = 49,481,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,481,154.24/7,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.61

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