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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.96, 9,995.48 and 4,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.96, 9,995.48 and 4,410.26 is: 6,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.96 : 9,995.48 = 4,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.96/9,995.48 = 4,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.96x = 9,995.48 × 4,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.96x = 44,082,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082,665.62/7,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.12

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