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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.79, 9,996.98 and 4,057.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.79, 9,996.98 and 4,057.65 is: 5,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.79 : 9,996.98 = 4,057.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.79/9,996.98 = 4,057.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.79x = 9,996.98 × 4,057.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.79x = 40,564,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564,195.91/7,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.09

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