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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.75, 5,997.63 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.75, 5,997.63 and 3,030.75 is: 4,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.75 : 5,997.63 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.75/5,997.63 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.75x = 5,997.63 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.75x = 18,177,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,317.12/4,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.21

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