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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.97, 10,033.25 and 5,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.97, 10,033.25 and 5,002.21 is: 6,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.97 : 10,033.25 = 5,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.97/10,033.25 = 5,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.97x = 10,033.25 × 5,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.97x = 50,188,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,188,423.48/7,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.73

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