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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.01, 10,040.40 and 4,927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.01, 10,040.40 and 4,927.65 is: 6,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.01 : 10,040.40 = 4,927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.01/10,040.40 = 4,927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.01x = 10,040.40 × 4,927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.01x = 49,475,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,577.06/7,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.63

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