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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.39, 6,015.47 and 3,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.39, 6,015.47 and 3,552.86 is: 5,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.39 : 6,015.47 = 3,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.39/6,015.47 = 3,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.39x = 6,015.47 × 3,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.39x = 21,372,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,120.02/4,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.52

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