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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.04, 9,993.10 and 4,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.04, 9,993.10 and 4,409.88 is: 6,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.04 : 9,993.10 = 4,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.04/9,993.10 = 4,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.04x = 9,993.10 × 4,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.04x = 44,068,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068,371.83/7,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.92

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