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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.41, 9,997.70 and 4,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.41, 9,997.70 and 4,059.23 is: 5,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.41 : 9,997.70 = 4,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.41/9,997.70 = 4,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.41x = 9,997.70 × 4,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.41x = 40,582,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,582,963.77/7,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.42

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