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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.53, 10,036.71 and 4,129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.53, 10,036.71 and 4,129.11 is: 5,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.53 : 10,036.71 = 4,129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.53/10,036.71 = 4,129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.53x = 10,036.71 × 4,129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.53x = 41,442,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,679.63/7,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.74

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