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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.41, 9,997.77 and 4,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.41, 9,997.77 and 4,261.35 is: 5,878.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.41 : 9,997.77 = 4,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.41/9,997.77 = 4,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.41x = 9,997.77 × 4,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.41x = 42,603,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,603,997.19/7,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,878.51

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