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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.96, 9,991.58 and 4,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.96, 9,991.58 and 4,054.79 is: 5,594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.96 : 9,991.58 = 4,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.96/9,991.58 = 4,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.96x = 9,991.58 × 4,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.96x = 40,513,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513,758.67/7,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.31

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