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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.96, 10,038.04 and 4,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.96, 10,038.04 and 4,087.35 is: 5,640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.96 : 10,038.04 = 4,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.96/10,038.04 = 4,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.96x = 10,038.04 × 4,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.96x = 41,028,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,028,932.60/7,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.52

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