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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.88, 9,993.72 and 4,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.88, 9,993.72 and 4,098.07 is: 5,655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.88 : 9,993.72 = 4,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.88/9,993.72 = 4,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.88x = 9,993.72 × 4,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.88x = 40,954,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,954,964.12/7,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.29

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