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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.72, 11,029.08 and 4,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.72, 11,029.08 and 4,273 is: 6,410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.72 : 11,029.08 = 4,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.72/11,029.08 = 4,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.72x = 11,029.08 × 4,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.72x = 47,127,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127,258.84/7,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.37

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