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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.93, 9,997.89 and 4,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.93, 9,997.89 and 4,058.34 is: 5,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.93 : 9,997.89 = 4,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.93/9,997.89 = 4,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.93x = 9,997.89 × 4,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.93x = 40,574,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574,854.91/7,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.45

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