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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.04, 9,999.35 and 4,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.04, 9,999.35 and 4,262.06 is: 5,881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.04 : 9,999.35 = 4,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.04/9,999.35 = 4,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.04x = 9,999.35 × 4,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.04x = 42,617,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617,833.35/7,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.53

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