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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.92, 10,036.80 and 4,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.92, 10,036.80 and 4,128.96 is: 5,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.92 : 10,036.80 = 4,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.92/10,036.80 = 4,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.92x = 10,036.80 × 4,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.92x = 41,441,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,441,545.73/7,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.28

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