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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.72, 9,999.52 and 4,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.72, 9,999.52 and 4,589.44 is: 6,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.72 : 9,999.52 = 4,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.72/9,999.52 = 4,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.72x = 9,999.52 × 4,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.72x = 45,892,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,197.07/7,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.82

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