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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.05, 10,261.66 and 4,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.05, 10,261.66 and 4,033.01 is: 5,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.05 : 10,261.66 = 4,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.05/10,261.66 = 4,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.05x = 10,261.66 × 4,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.05x = 41,385,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385,377.40/7,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.51

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