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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.33, 10,202.42 and 4,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.33, 10,202.42 and 4,036.12 is: 5,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.33 : 10,202.42 = 4,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.33/10,202.42 = 4,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.33x = 10,202.42 × 4,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.33x = 41,178,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178,175.99/7,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.64

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