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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.17, 10,036.14 and 4,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.17, 10,036.14 and 4,086.04 is: 5,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.17 : 10,036.14 = 4,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.17/10,036.14 = 4,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.17x = 10,036.14 × 4,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.17x = 41,008,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,008,019.66/7,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.26

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