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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.91, 9,993.78 and 4,260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.91, 9,993.78 and 4,260.18 is: 5,876.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.91 : 9,993.78 = 4,260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.91/9,993.78 = 4,260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.91x = 9,993.78 × 4,260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.91x = 42,575,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,301.68/7,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,876.58

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