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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.44, 9,994.38 and 4,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.44, 9,994.38 and 4,406.52 is: 6,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.44 : 9,994.38 = 4,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.44/9,994.38 = 4,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.44x = 9,994.38 × 4,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.44x = 44,040,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,435.36/7,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.56

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