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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.13, 9,759.56 and 3,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.13, 9,759.56 and 3,928.32 is: 5,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.13 : 9,759.56 = 3,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.13/9,759.56 = 3,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.13x = 9,759.56 × 3,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.13x = 38,338,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,674.74/7,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.09

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