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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.67, 10,038.21 and 4,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.67, 10,038.21 and 4,087.53 is: 5,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.67 : 10,038.21 = 4,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.67/10,038.21 = 4,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.67x = 10,038.21 × 4,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.67x = 41,031,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031,484.52/7,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.32

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