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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.83, 9,991.64 and 4,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.83, 9,991.64 and 4,053.93 is: 5,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.83 : 9,991.64 = 4,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.83/9,991.64 = 4,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.83x = 9,991.64 × 4,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.83x = 40,505,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505,388.88/7,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.03

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