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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.91, 10,199.27 and 4,033.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.91, 10,199.27 and 4,033.77 is: 5,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.91 : 10,199.27 = 4,033.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.91/10,199.27 = 4,033.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.91x = 10,199.27 × 4,033.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.91x = 41,141,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,458.50/7,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.49

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