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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.28, 9,711.72 and 3,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.28, 9,711.72 and 3,971.28 is: 5,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.28 : 9,711.72 = 3,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.28/9,711.72 = 3,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.28x = 9,711.72 × 3,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.28x = 38,567,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567,959.40/7,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.52

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