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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.22, 9,998.58 and 4,412.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.22, 9,998.58 and 4,412.53 is: 6,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.22 : 9,998.58 = 4,412.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.22/9,998.58 = 4,412.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.22x = 9,998.58 × 4,412.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.22x = 44,118,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118,984.21/7,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.23

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