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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.58, 9,999.05 and 4,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.58, 9,999.05 and 4,593.24 is: 6,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.58 : 9,999.05 = 4,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.58/9,999.05 = 4,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.58x = 9,999.05 × 4,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.58x = 45,928,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928,013.46/7,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.39

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