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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.60, 10,037.32 and 4,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.60, 10,037.32 and 4,129.59 is: 5,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.60 : 10,037.32 = 4,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.60/10,037.32 = 4,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.60x = 10,037.32 × 4,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.60x = 41,450,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,016.30/7,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.69

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