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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.39, 9,996.03 and 4,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.39, 9,996.03 and 4,410.88 is: 6,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.39 : 9,996.03 = 4,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.39/9,996.03 = 4,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.39x = 9,996.03 × 4,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.39x = 44,091,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091,266.75/7,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.11

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