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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.93, 10,038.98 and 4,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.93, 10,038.98 and 4,440.72 is: 6,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.93 : 10,038.98 = 4,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.93/10,038.98 = 4,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.93x = 10,038.98 × 4,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.93x = 44,580,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580,299.27/7,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.78

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