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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.28, 9,963.99 and 3,908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.28, 9,963.99 and 3,908.28 is: 5,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.28 : 9,963.99 = 3,908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.28/9,963.99 = 3,908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.28x = 9,963.99 × 3,908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.28x = 38,942,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,062.84/7,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.43

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