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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.91, 10,030.86 and 4,617.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.91, 10,030.86 and 4,617.35 is: 6,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.91 : 10,030.86 = 4,617.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.91/10,030.86 = 4,617.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.91x = 10,030.86 × 4,617.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.91x = 46,315,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,315,941.27/7,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.04

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