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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.28, 9,959.82 and 3,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.28, 9,959.82 and 3,905.28 is: 5,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.28 : 9,959.82 = 3,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.28/9,959.82 = 3,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.28x = 9,959.82 × 3,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.28x = 38,895,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,895,885.85/7,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.27

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