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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.30, 10,262.01 and 4,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.30, 10,262.01 and 4,033.26 is: 5,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.30 : 10,262.01 = 4,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.30/10,262.01 = 4,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.30x = 10,262.01 × 4,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.30x = 41,389,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389,354.45/7,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.85

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