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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.28, 9,738.24 and 4,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.28, 9,738.24 and 4,072.24 is: 5,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.28 : 9,738.24 = 4,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.28/9,738.24 = 4,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.28x = 9,738.24 × 4,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.28x = 39,656,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,656,450.46/7,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.02

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