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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.84, 9,997.62 and 4,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.84, 9,997.62 and 4,058.12 is: 5,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.84 : 9,997.62 = 4,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.84/9,997.62 = 4,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.84x = 9,997.62 × 4,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.84x = 40,571,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571,541.67/7,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.06

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