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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.55, 10,033.33 and 4,083.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.55, 10,033.33 and 4,083.41 is: 5,635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.55 : 10,033.33 = 4,083.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.55/10,033.33 = 4,083.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.55x = 10,033.33 × 4,083.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.55x = 40,970,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,970,139.68/7,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.09

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