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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.93, 10,033.84 and 4,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.93, 10,033.84 and 4,084.23 is: 5,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.93 : 10,033.84 = 4,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.93/10,033.84 = 4,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.93x = 10,033.84 × 4,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.93x = 40,980,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,500.13/7,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.21

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