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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.18, 10,030.24 and 4,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.18, 10,030.24 and 4,753.73 is: 6,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.18 : 10,030.24 = 4,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.18/10,030.24 = 4,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.18x = 10,030.24 × 4,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.18x = 47,681,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681,052.80/7,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.44

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