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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.68, 9,999.86 and 4,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.68, 9,999.86 and 4,102.26 is: 5,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.68 : 9,999.86 = 4,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.68/9,999.86 = 4,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.68x = 9,999.86 × 4,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.68x = 41,022,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,022,025.68/7,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.80

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