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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.04, 6,012.99 and 3,491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.04, 6,012.99 and 3,491.07 is: 5,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.04 : 6,012.99 = 3,491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.04/6,012.99 = 3,491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.04x = 6,012.99 × 3,491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.04x = 20,991,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991,769.00/4,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.72

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