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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.85, 10,037.98 and 4,754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.85, 10,037.98 and 4,754.45 is: 6,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.85 : 10,037.98 = 4,754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.85/10,037.98 = 4,754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.85x = 10,037.98 × 4,754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.85x = 47,725,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,021.84/7,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.18

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