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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.56, 9,975.28 and 3,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.56, 9,975.28 and 3,916.56 is: 5,404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.56 : 9,975.28 = 3,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.56/9,975.28 = 3,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.56x = 9,975.28 × 3,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.56x = 39,068,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,782.64/7,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.78

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