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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.54, 9,990.66 and 4,407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.54, 9,990.66 and 4,407.74 is: 6,081.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.54 : 9,990.66 = 4,407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.54/9,990.66 = 4,407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.54x = 9,990.66 × 4,407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.54x = 44,036,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,231.71/7,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.06

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