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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.38, 9,996.36 and 4,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.38, 9,996.36 and 4,056.96 is: 5,598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.38 : 9,996.36 = 4,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.38/9,996.36 = 4,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.38x = 9,996.36 × 4,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.38x = 40,554,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,554,832.67/7,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.88

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