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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.29, 9,997.57 and 4,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.29, 9,997.57 and 4,057.95 is: 5,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.29 : 9,997.57 = 4,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.29/9,997.57 = 4,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.29x = 9,997.57 × 4,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.29x = 40,569,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,569,639.18/7,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.22

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