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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.83, 10,189.37 and 4,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.83, 10,189.37 and 4,026.66 is: 5,556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.83 : 10,189.37 = 4,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.83/10,189.37 = 4,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.83x = 10,189.37 × 4,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.83x = 41,029,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029,146.45/7,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.62

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