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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.78, 10,001.88 and 4,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.78, 10,001.88 and 4,103.97 is: 5,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.78 : 10,001.88 = 4,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.78/10,001.88 = 4,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.78x = 10,001.88 × 4,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.78x = 41,047,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,377.96/7,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.44

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