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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.54, 9,992.04 and 4,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.54, 9,992.04 and 4,408.74 is: 6,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.54 : 9,992.04 = 4,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.54/9,992.04 = 4,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.54x = 9,992.04 × 4,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.54x = 44,052,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,306.43/7,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.44

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