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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.88, 9,998.33 and 4,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.88, 9,998.33 and 4,101 is: 5,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.88 : 9,998.33 = 4,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.88/9,998.33 = 4,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.88x = 9,998.33 × 4,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.88x = 41,003,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,130.83/7,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.60

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