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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.97, 6,026.58 and 3,687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.97, 6,026.58 and 3,687.21 is: 5,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.97 : 6,026.58 = 3,687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.97/6,026.58 = 3,687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.97x = 6,026.58 × 3,687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.97x = 22,221,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,266.04/4,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.27

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