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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.06, 9,995.00 and 4,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.06, 9,995.00 and 4,590.14 is: 6,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.06 : 9,995.00 = 4,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.06/9,995.00 = 4,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.06x = 9,995.00 × 4,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.06x = 45,878,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878,376.37/7,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.86

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