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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.82, 10,033.26 and 5,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.82, 10,033.26 and 5,009.06 is: 6,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.82 : 10,033.26 = 5,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.82/10,033.26 = 5,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.82x = 10,033.26 × 5,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.82x = 50,257,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,201.34/7,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.33

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