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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.88, 9,975.36 and 4,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.88, 9,975.36 and 4,042.04 is: 5,577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.88 : 9,975.36 = 4,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.88/9,975.36 = 4,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.88x = 9,975.36 × 4,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.88x = 40,320,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320,804.13/7,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.74

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