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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.13, 9,993.38 and 4,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.13, 9,993.38 and 4,558.68 is: 6,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.13 : 9,993.38 = 4,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.13/9,993.38 = 4,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.13x = 9,993.38 × 4,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.13x = 45,556,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,598.75/7,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.76

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