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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.70, 9,998.06 and 4,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.70, 9,998.06 and 4,261.46 is: 5,879.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.70 : 9,998.06 = 4,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.70/9,998.06 = 4,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.70x = 9,998.06 × 4,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.70x = 42,606,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606,332.77/7,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.41

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