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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.01, 10,034.12 and 4,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.01, 10,034.12 and 4,127.37 is: 5,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.01 : 10,034.12 = 4,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.01/10,034.12 = 4,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.01x = 10,034.12 × 4,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.01x = 41,414,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414,505.23/7,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.28

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