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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.41, 10,033.88 and 6,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.41, 10,033.88 and 6,720.77 is: 9,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.41 : 10,033.88 = 6,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.41/10,033.88 = 6,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.41x = 10,033.88 × 6,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.41x = 67,435,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,435,391.17/7,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.22

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