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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.45, 10,198.83 and 4,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.45, 10,198.83 and 4,033.32 is: 5,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.45 : 10,198.83 = 4,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.45/10,198.83 = 4,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.45x = 10,198.83 × 4,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.45x = 41,135,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,145.02/7,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.99

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