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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.36, 9,999.78 and 4,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.36, 9,999.78 and 4,102.84 is: 5,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.36 : 9,999.78 = 4,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.36/9,999.78 = 4,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.36x = 9,999.78 × 4,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.36x = 41,027,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,497.38/7,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.81

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