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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.34, 10,037.49 and 4,129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.34, 10,037.49 and 4,129.82 is: 5,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.34 : 10,037.49 = 4,129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.34/10,037.49 = 4,129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.34x = 10,037.49 × 4,129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.34x = 41,453,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,453,026.95/7,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.31

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