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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.75, 10,034.27 and 4,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.75, 10,034.27 and 4,617.19 is: 6,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.75 : 10,034.27 = 4,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.75/10,034.27 = 4,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.75x = 10,034.27 × 4,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.75x = 46,330,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330,131.10/7,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.13

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