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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.30, 10,035.94 and 4,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.30, 10,035.94 and 4,288.72 is: 5,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.30 : 10,035.94 = 4,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.30/10,035.94 = 4,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.30x = 10,035.94 × 4,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.30x = 43,041,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041,336.60/7,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.72

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