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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.32, 10,042.02 and 4,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.32, 10,042.02 and 4,914.60 is: 6,785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.32 : 10,042.02 = 4,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.32/10,042.02 = 4,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.32x = 10,042.02 × 4,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.32x = 49,352,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352,511.49/7,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.42

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