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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.08, 10,036.94 and 3,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.08, 10,036.94 and 3,961.08 is: 5,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.08 : 10,036.94 = 3,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.08/10,036.94 = 3,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.08x = 10,036.94 × 3,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.08x = 39,757,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757,122.30/7,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.34

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