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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.30, 6,015.91 and 3,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.30, 6,015.91 and 3,541.21 is: 5,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.30 : 6,015.91 = 3,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.30/6,015.91 = 3,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.30x = 6,015.91 × 3,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.30x = 21,303,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,583.95/4,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.87

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