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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.13, 9,991.37 and 3,928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.13, 9,991.37 and 3,928.13 is: 5,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.13 : 9,991.37 = 3,928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.13/9,991.37 = 3,928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.13x = 9,991.37 × 3,928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.13x = 39,247,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,400.24/7,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.81

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