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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.28, 12,492.90 and 7,928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.28, 12,492.90 and 7,928.28 is: 10,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.28 : 12,492.90 = 7,928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.28/12,492.90 = 7,928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.28x = 12,492.90 × 7,928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.28x = 99,047,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047,209.21/9,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.27

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