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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.97, 9,998.42 and 5,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.97, 9,998.42 and 5,008.04 is: 6,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.97 : 9,998.42 = 5,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.97/9,998.42 = 5,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.97x = 9,998.42 × 5,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.97x = 50,072,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,412.26/7,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.43

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