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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.66, 6,035.53 and 3,736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.66, 6,035.53 and 3,736.06 is: 5,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.66 : 6,035.53 = 3,736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.66/6,035.53 = 3,736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.66x = 6,035.53 × 3,736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.66x = 22,549,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,083.53/4,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.11

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