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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.36, 9,993.50 and 4,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.36, 9,993.50 and 4,056.18 is: 5,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.36 : 9,993.50 = 4,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.36/9,993.50 = 4,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.36x = 9,993.50 × 4,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.36x = 40,535,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535,444.97/7,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.22

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