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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.36, 9,996.67 and 4,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.36, 9,996.67 and 4,411.42 is: 6,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.36 : 9,996.67 = 4,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.36/9,996.67 = 4,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.36x = 9,996.67 × 4,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.36x = 44,099,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099,472.71/7,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.42

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