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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.61, 9,993.11 and 4,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.61, 9,993.11 and 4,588.26 is: 6,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.61 : 9,993.11 = 4,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.61/9,993.11 = 4,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.61x = 9,993.11 × 4,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.61x = 45,850,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,986.89/7,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.48

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