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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.38, 9,707.28 and 4,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.38, 9,707.28 and 4,238.88 is: 5,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.38 : 9,707.28 = 4,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.38/9,707.28 = 4,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.38x = 9,707.28 × 4,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.38x = 41,147,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,147,925.32/7,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.38

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