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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.56, 9,998.16 and 4,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.56, 9,998.16 and 4,101.14 is: 5,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.56 : 9,998.16 = 4,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.56/9,998.16 = 4,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.56x = 9,998.16 × 4,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.56x = 41,003,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,853.90/7,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.17

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