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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.28, 12,483.24 and 7,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.28, 12,483.24 and 7,921.28 is: 10,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.28 : 12,483.24 = 7,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.28/12,483.24 = 7,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.28x = 12,483.24 × 7,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.28x = 98,883,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,883,239.35/9,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.61

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