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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.30, 9,773.64 and 3,852.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.30, 9,773.64 and 3,852.15 is: 5,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.30 : 9,773.64 = 3,852.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.30/9,773.64 = 3,852.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.30x = 9,773.64 × 3,852.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.30x = 37,649,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649,459.20/7,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.99

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