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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.78, 9,998.18 and 4,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.78, 9,998.18 and 4,411.70 is: 6,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.78 : 9,998.18 = 4,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.78/9,998.18 = 4,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.78x = 9,998.18 × 4,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.78x = 44,108,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,970.71/7,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.38

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