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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.42, 10,037.19 and 4,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.42, 10,037.19 and 4,129.54 is: 5,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.42 : 10,037.19 = 4,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.42/10,037.19 = 4,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.42x = 10,037.19 × 4,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.42x = 41,448,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,977.59/7,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.69

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