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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.01, 10,036.76 and 4,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.01, 10,036.76 and 4,129.19 is: 5,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.01 : 10,036.76 = 4,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.01/10,036.76 = 4,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.01x = 10,036.76 × 4,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.01x = 41,443,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443,703.79/7,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.29

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