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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.44, 10,029.96 and 5,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.44, 10,029.96 and 5,942.88 is: 8,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.44 : 10,029.96 = 5,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.44/10,029.96 = 5,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.44x = 10,029.96 × 5,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.44x = 59,606,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,606,848.68/7,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.14

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