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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.52, 9,995.22 and 4,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.52, 9,995.22 and 4,099.18 is: 5,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.52 : 9,995.22 = 4,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.52/9,995.22 = 4,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.52x = 9,995.22 × 4,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.52x = 40,972,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,972,205.92/7,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.18

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