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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,403.88, 10,216.90 and 4,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,403.88, 10,216.90 and 4,046 is: 5,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,403.88 : 10,216.90 = 4,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,403.88/10,216.90 = 4,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,403.88x = 10,216.90 × 4,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,403.88x = 41,337,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337,577.40/7,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.23

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