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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.77, 15,404.22 and 4,720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.77, 15,404.22 and 4,720.01 is: 7,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.77 : 15,404.22 = 4,720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.77/15,404.22 = 4,720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.77x = 15,404.22 × 4,720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.77x = 72,707,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,707,995.42/10,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.05

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