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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.97, 10,034.63 and 5,003.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.97, 10,034.63 and 5,003.21 is: 6,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.97 : 10,034.63 = 5,003.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.97/10,034.63 = 5,003.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.97x = 10,034.63 × 5,003.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.97x = 50,205,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,361.16/7,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.11

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