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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.38, 10,113.68 and 4,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.38, 10,113.68 and 4,493.26 is: 6,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.38 : 10,113.68 = 4,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.38/10,113.68 = 4,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.38x = 10,113.68 × 4,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.38x = 45,443,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,387.65/7,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.32

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