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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.28, 9,732.09 and 3,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.28, 9,732.09 and 3,865.59 is: 5,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.28 : 9,732.09 = 3,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.28/9,732.09 = 3,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.28x = 9,732.09 × 3,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.28x = 37,620,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620,245.45/7,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.48

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