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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.93, 9,975.96 and 3,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.93, 9,975.96 and 3,916.93 is: 5,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.93 : 9,975.96 = 3,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.93/9,975.96 = 3,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.93x = 9,975.96 × 3,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.93x = 39,075,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075,137.00/7,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.38

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