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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.28, 9,814.94 and 3,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.28, 9,814.94 and 3,968.47 is: 5,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.28 : 9,814.94 = 3,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.28/9,814.94 = 3,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.28x = 9,814.94 × 3,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.28x = 38,950,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,291.29/7,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.48

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