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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.84, 9,993.76 and 4,055.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.84, 9,993.76 and 4,055.27 is: 5,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.84 : 9,993.76 = 4,055.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.84/9,993.76 = 4,055.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.84x = 9,993.76 × 4,055.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.84x = 40,527,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527,395.12/7,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.28

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