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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.28, 9,947.36 and 3,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.28, 9,947.36 and 3,896.28 is: 5,376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.28 : 9,947.36 = 3,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.28/9,947.36 = 3,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.28x = 9,947.36 × 3,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.28x = 38,757,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,699.82/7,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.83

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