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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.97, 6,028.08 and 3,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.97, 6,028.08 and 3,688.21 is: 5,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.97 : 6,028.08 = 3,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.97/6,028.08 = 3,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.97x = 6,028.08 × 3,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.97x = 22,232,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,824.94/4,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.77

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