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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.91, 10,037.73 and 4,446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.91, 10,037.73 and 4,446.02 is: 6,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.91 : 10,037.73 = 4,446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.91/10,037.73 = 4,446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.91x = 10,037.73 × 4,446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.91x = 44,627,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,990.10/7,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.35

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