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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.73, 9,999.59 and 4,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.73, 9,999.59 and 4,060.59 is: 5,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.73 : 9,999.59 = 4,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.73/9,999.59 = 4,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.73x = 9,999.59 × 4,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.73x = 40,604,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,216.90/7,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.34

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