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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.07, 10,036.83 and 3,961.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.07, 10,036.83 and 3,961.07 is: 5,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.07 : 10,036.83 = 3,961.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.07/10,036.83 = 3,961.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.07x = 10,036.83 × 3,961.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.07x = 39,756,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,756,516.22/7,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.27

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