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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.14, 9,998.50 and 4,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.14, 9,998.50 and 4,101.50 is: 5,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.14 : 9,998.50 = 4,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.14/9,998.50 = 4,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.14x = 9,998.50 × 4,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.14x = 41,008,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,008,847.75/7,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.19

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