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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.97, 10,035.60 and 4,440.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.97, 10,035.60 and 4,440.59 is: 6,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.97 : 10,035.60 = 4,440.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.97/10,035.60 = 4,440.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.97x = 10,035.60 × 4,440.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.97x = 44,563,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,985.00/7,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.50

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