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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.90, 9,999.26 and 4,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.90, 9,999.26 and 4,104.48 is: 5,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.90 : 9,999.26 = 4,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.90/9,999.26 = 4,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.90x = 9,999.26 × 4,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.90x = 41,041,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,762.68/7,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.79

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