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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.64, 9,996.45 and 4,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.64, 9,996.45 and 4,057.08 is: 5,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.64 : 9,996.45 = 4,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.64/9,996.45 = 4,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.64x = 9,996.45 × 4,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.64x = 40,556,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556,397.37/7,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.12

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