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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.73, 10,873.76 and 4,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.73, 10,873.76 and 4,167.57 is: 6,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.73 : 10,873.76 = 4,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.73/10,873.76 = 4,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.73x = 10,873.76 × 4,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.73x = 45,317,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,166.38/7,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.60

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