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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.44, 9,998.82 and 4,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.44, 9,998.82 and 4,261.34 is: 5,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.44 : 9,998.82 = 4,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.44/9,998.82 = 4,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.44x = 9,998.82 × 4,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.44x = 42,608,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608,371.62/7,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.72

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