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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.06, 9,999.81 and 4,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.06, 9,999.81 and 4,059.49 is: 5,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.06 : 9,999.81 = 4,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.06/9,999.81 = 4,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.06x = 9,999.81 × 4,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.06x = 40,594,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594,128.70/7,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.23

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