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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.94, 6,006.12 and 3,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.94, 6,006.12 and 3,680.02 is: 5,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.94 : 6,006.12 = 3,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.94/6,006.12 = 3,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.94x = 6,006.12 × 3,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.94x = 22,102,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,641.72/4,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.60

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