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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.13, 10,035.36 and 4,287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.13, 10,035.36 and 4,287.87 is: 5,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.13 : 10,035.36 = 4,287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.13/10,035.36 = 4,287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.13x = 10,035.36 × 4,287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.13x = 43,030,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,319.08/7,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.35

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