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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.29, 10,084.44 and 4,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.29, 10,084.44 and 4,473.70 is: 6,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.29 : 10,084.44 = 4,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.29/10,084.44 = 4,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.29x = 10,084.44 × 4,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.29x = 45,114,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,759.23/7,309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.25

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