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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.83, 10,037.04 and 4,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.83, 10,037.04 and 4,086.70 is: 5,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.83 : 10,037.04 = 4,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.83/10,037.04 = 4,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.83x = 10,037.04 × 4,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.83x = 41,018,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018,371.37/7,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.17

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