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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.26, 9,998.44 and 3,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.26, 9,998.44 and 3,933.26 is: 5,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.26 : 9,998.44 = 3,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.26/9,998.44 = 3,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.26x = 9,998.44 × 3,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.26x = 39,326,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,464.11/7,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.89

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