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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.59, 9,999.38 and 4,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.59, 9,999.38 and 4,059.18 is: 5,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.59 : 9,999.38 = 4,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.59/9,999.38 = 4,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.59x = 9,999.38 × 4,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.59x = 40,589,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,589,293.46/7,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.93

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