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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.74, 6,005.40 and 3,545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.74, 6,005.40 and 3,545.45 is: 5,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.74 : 6,005.40 = 3,545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.74/6,005.40 = 3,545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.74x = 6,005.40 × 3,545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.74x = 21,291,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,291,845.43/4,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.01

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