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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.23, 10,036.17 and 4,086.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.23, 10,036.17 and 4,086.69 is: 5,639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.23 : 10,036.17 = 4,086.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.23/10,036.17 = 4,086.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.23x = 10,036.17 × 4,086.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.23x = 41,014,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,715.58/7,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.13

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