Some number was divided into 104.13. this quotient was multiplied by 4, after which the resulting product was added to 5. given this sum totaled to -41.8, find the initial number?

The initial number is -1218.321.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the initial number be 'x'.

The number 'x' is divided into 104.13.

So, we divide the number 'x' by 104.13. This gives,

Now, the quotient is multiplied by 4. So, this means we need to multiply 4 to the fraction above. This gives,

Now, 5 is added to the result. This gives,

Now, as per question:

Now, solving for 'x', we add -5 both sides. This gives,

Therefore, the initial number is -1218.321.

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