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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.28, 9,943.30 and 3,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.28, 9,943.30 and 3,893.28 is: 5,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.28 : 9,943.30 = 3,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.28/9,943.30 = 3,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.28x = 9,943.30 × 3,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.28x = 38,712,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712,031.56/7,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.73

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