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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.08, 9,985.72 and 3,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.08, 9,985.72 and 3,924.08 is: 5,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.08 : 9,985.72 = 3,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.08/9,985.72 = 3,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.08x = 9,985.72 × 3,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.08x = 39,184,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184,764.14/7,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.19

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