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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.94, 6,018.76 and 2,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.94, 6,018.76 and 2,362.26 is: 3,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.94 : 6,018.76 = 2,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.94/6,018.76 = 2,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.94x = 6,018.76 × 2,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.94x = 14,217,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,876.00/4,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.08

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