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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.22, 10,017.86 and 4,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.22, 10,017.86 and 4,073.24 is: 5,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.22 : 10,017.86 = 4,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.22/10,017.86 = 4,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.22x = 10,017.86 × 4,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.22x = 40,805,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,152.74/7,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.15

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