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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.32, 9,998.52 and 6,242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.32, 9,998.52 and 6,242.77 is: 8,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.32 : 9,998.52 = 6,242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.32/9,998.52 = 6,242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.32x = 9,998.52 × 6,242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.32x = 62,418,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418,460.70/7,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.25

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