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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.22, 9,998.46 and 4,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.22, 9,998.46 and 4,261.18 is: 5,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.22 : 9,998.46 = 4,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.22/9,998.46 = 4,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.22x = 9,998.46 × 4,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.22x = 42,605,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605,237.78/7,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.46

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