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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.04, 9,998.83 and 4,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.04, 9,998.83 and 4,059.08 is: 5,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.04 : 9,998.83 = 4,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.04/9,998.83 = 4,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.04x = 9,998.83 × 4,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.04x = 40,586,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586,050.88/7,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.14

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