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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.28, 9,946.06 and 3,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.28, 9,946.06 and 3,895.28 is: 5,375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.28 : 9,946.06 = 3,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.28/9,946.06 = 3,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.28x = 9,946.06 × 3,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.28x = 38,742,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,742,688.60/7,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.49

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