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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.40, 10,037.18 and 4,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.40, 10,037.18 and 4,759.70 is: 6,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.40 : 10,037.18 = 4,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.40/10,037.18 = 4,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.40x = 10,037.18 × 4,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.40x = 47,773,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,773,927.36/7,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.31

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