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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.40, 9,998.16 and 4,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.40, 9,998.16 and 4,102.40 is: 5,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.40 : 9,998.16 = 4,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.40/9,998.16 = 4,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.40x = 9,998.16 × 4,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.40x = 41,016,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,451.58/7,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.25

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