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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.16, 9,993.22 and 4,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.16, 9,993.22 and 4,055.52 is: 5,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.16 : 9,993.22 = 4,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.16/9,993.22 = 4,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.16x = 9,993.22 × 4,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.16x = 40,527,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527,697.51/7,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.08

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