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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.68, 9,998.94 and 4,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.68, 9,998.94 and 4,101.88 is: 5,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.68 : 9,998.94 = 4,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.68/9,998.94 = 4,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.68x = 9,998.94 × 4,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.68x = 41,014,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,452.01/7,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.54

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