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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.22, 9,998.76 and 5,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.22, 9,998.76 and 5,008.29 is: 6,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.22 : 9,998.76 = 5,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.22/9,998.76 = 5,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.22x = 9,998.76 × 5,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.22x = 50,076,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076,689.72/7,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.78

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