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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.42, 10,044.34 and 6,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.42, 10,044.34 and 6,269.29 is: 8,657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.42 : 10,044.34 = 6,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.42/10,044.34 = 6,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.42x = 10,044.34 × 6,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.42x = 62,970,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,839.53/7,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.67

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