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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.22, 9,994.80 and 4,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.22, 9,994.80 and 4,056.06 is: 5,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.22 : 9,994.80 = 4,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.22/9,994.80 = 4,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.22x = 9,994.80 × 4,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.22x = 40,539,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,508.49/7,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.89

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