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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.48, 9,989.12 and 3,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.48, 9,989.12 and 3,926.48 is: 5,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.48 : 9,989.12 = 3,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.48/9,989.12 = 3,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.48x = 9,989.12 × 3,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.48x = 39,222,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222,079.90/7,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.55

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