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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.92, 9,814.50 and 3,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.92, 9,814.50 and 3,968.28 is: 5,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.92 : 9,814.50 = 3,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.92/9,814.50 = 3,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.92x = 9,814.50 × 3,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.92x = 38,946,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,684.06/7,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.25

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