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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.93, 10,033.98 and 4,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.93, 10,033.98 and 4,286.59 is: 5,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.93 : 10,033.98 = 4,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.93/10,033.98 = 4,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.93x = 10,033.98 × 4,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.93x = 43,011,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011,517.17/7,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.54

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