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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.78, 9,997.09 and 4,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.78, 9,997.09 and 4,100.90 is: 5,658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.78 : 9,997.09 = 4,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.78/9,997.09 = 4,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.78x = 9,997.09 × 4,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.78x = 40,997,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,006.14/7,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.84

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