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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.74, 9,993.88 and 4,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.74, 9,993.88 and 4,011.64 is: 5,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.74 : 9,993.88 = 4,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.74/9,993.88 = 4,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.74x = 9,993.88 × 4,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.74x = 40,091,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091,848.76/7,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.22

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