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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.13, 10,036.98 and 4,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.13, 10,036.98 and 4,129.38 is: 5,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.13 : 10,036.98 = 4,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.13/10,036.98 = 4,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.13x = 10,036.98 × 4,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.13x = 41,446,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,446,504.47/7,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.58

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