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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.14, 10,119.93 and 4,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.14, 10,119.93 and 4,146.55 is: 5,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.14 : 10,119.93 = 4,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.14/10,119.93 = 4,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.14x = 10,119.93 × 4,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.14x = 41,962,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,795.74/7,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.35

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