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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.62, 9,994.47 and 4,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.62, 9,994.47 and 4,448.06 is: 6,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.62 : 9,994.47 = 4,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.62/9,994.47 = 4,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.62x = 9,994.47 × 4,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.62x = 44,456,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,002.23/7,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.11

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