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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.30, 10,035.43 and 4,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.30, 10,035.43 and 4,580.73 is: 6,319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.30 : 10,035.43 = 4,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.30/10,035.43 = 4,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.30x = 10,035.43 × 4,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.30x = 45,969,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969,583.81/7,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.46

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