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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.57, 9,999.73 and 4,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.57, 9,999.73 and 4,414.60 is: 6,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.57 : 9,999.73 = 4,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.57/9,999.73 = 4,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.57x = 9,999.73 × 4,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.57x = 44,144,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144,808.06/7,245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.66

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