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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.48, 6,008.22 and 3,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.48, 6,008.22 and 3,792.24 is: 5,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.48 : 6,008.22 = 3,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.48/6,008.22 = 3,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.48x = 6,008.22 × 3,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.48x = 22,784,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,612.21/4,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.36

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