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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.99, 9,995.51 and 4,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.99, 9,995.51 and 4,056.26 is: 5,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.99 : 9,995.51 = 4,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.99/9,995.51 = 4,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.99x = 9,995.51 × 4,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.99x = 40,544,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544,367.11/7,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.74

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