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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.70, 10,039.29 and 4,620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.70, 10,039.29 and 4,620.59 is: 6,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.70 : 10,039.29 = 4,620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.70/10,039.29 = 4,620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.70x = 10,039.29 × 4,620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.70x = 46,387,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,387,495.57/7,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.43

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