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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.28, 9,974.98 and 3,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.28, 9,974.98 and 3,916.28 is: 5,404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.28 : 9,974.98 = 3,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.28/9,974.98 = 3,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.28x = 9,974.98 × 3,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.28x = 39,064,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064,814.67/7,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.44

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