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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.48, 9,997.13 and 4,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.48, 9,997.13 and 4,414.32 is: 6,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.48 : 9,997.13 = 4,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.48/9,997.13 = 4,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.48x = 9,997.13 × 4,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.48x = 44,130,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130,530.90/7,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.77

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