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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.59, 10,037.25 and 4,129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.59, 10,037.25 and 4,129.71 is: 5,698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.59 : 10,037.25 = 4,129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.59/10,037.25 = 4,129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.59x = 10,037.25 × 4,129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.59x = 41,450,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,931.70/7,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.83

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