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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.57, 9,998.35 and 4,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.57, 9,998.35 and 4,413.60 is: 6,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.57 : 9,998.35 = 4,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.57/9,998.35 = 4,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.57x = 9,998.35 × 4,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.57x = 44,128,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128,706.53/7,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.28

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