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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.50, 10,034.82 and 4,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.50, 10,034.82 and 4,127.88 is: 5,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.50 : 10,034.82 = 4,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.50/10,034.82 = 4,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.50x = 10,034.82 × 4,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.50x = 41,422,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422,532.78/7,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.99

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