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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.44, 9,991.98 and 4,722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.44, 9,991.98 and 4,722.36 is: 6,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.44 : 9,991.98 = 4,722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.44/9,991.98 = 4,722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.44x = 9,991.98 × 4,722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.44x = 47,185,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,726.67/7,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.27

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