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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.08, 9,999.11 and 4,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.08, 9,999.11 and 4,058.82 is: 5,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.08 : 9,999.11 = 4,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.08/9,999.11 = 4,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.08x = 9,999.11 × 4,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.08x = 40,584,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,584,597.80/7,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.90

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