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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.18, 10,261.97 and 4,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.18, 10,261.97 and 4,033.19 is: 5,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.18 : 10,261.97 = 4,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.18/10,261.97 = 4,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.18x = 10,261.97 × 4,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.18x = 41,388,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,388,484.05/7,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.83

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