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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.38, 10,034.34 and 4,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.38, 10,034.34 and 4,754.70 is: 6,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.38 : 10,034.34 = 4,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.38/10,034.34 = 4,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.38x = 10,034.34 × 4,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.38x = 47,710,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,710,276.40/7,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.57

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