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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.04, 10,032.72 and 4,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.04, 10,032.72 and 4,475 is: 6,175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.04 : 10,032.72 = 4,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.04/10,032.72 = 4,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.04x = 10,032.72 × 4,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.04x = 44,896,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896,422/7,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.54

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