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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.11, 9,974.72 and 3,916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.11, 9,974.72 and 3,916.11 is: 5,404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.11 : 9,974.72 = 3,916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.11/9,974.72 = 3,916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.11x = 9,974.72 × 3,916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.11x = 39,062,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062,081.16/7,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.19

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