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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.91, 9,994.25 and 4,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.91, 9,994.25 and 4,056.73 is: 5,596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.91 : 9,994.25 = 4,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.91/9,994.25 = 4,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.91x = 9,994.25 × 4,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.91x = 40,543,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543,958.96/7,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.97

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