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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.28, 9,955.64 and 3,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.28, 9,955.64 and 3,902.28 is: 5,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.28 : 9,955.64 = 3,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.28/9,955.64 = 3,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.28x = 9,955.64 × 3,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.28x = 38,849,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849,694.86/7,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.11

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