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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.28, 9,962.61 and 3,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.28, 9,962.61 and 3,907.28 is: 5,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.28 : 9,962.61 = 3,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.28/9,962.61 = 3,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.28x = 9,962.61 × 3,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.28x = 38,926,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,926,706.80/7,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.05

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