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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.04, 9,994.34 and 4,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.04, 9,994.34 and 4,591.08 is: 6,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.04 : 9,994.34 = 4,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.04/9,994.34 = 4,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.04x = 9,994.34 × 4,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.04x = 45,884,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,884,814.49/7,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.15

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