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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.99, 9,996.89 and 4,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.99, 9,996.89 and 4,057.26 is: 5,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.99 : 9,996.89 = 4,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.99/9,996.89 = 4,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.99x = 9,996.89 × 4,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.99x = 40,559,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559,981.92/7,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.12

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