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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.05, 9,999.62 and 4,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.05, 9,999.62 and 4,101.63 is: 5,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.05 : 9,999.62 = 4,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.05/9,999.62 = 4,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.05x = 9,999.62 × 4,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.05x = 41,014,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,741.38/7,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.29

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