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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.60, 6,018.45 and 3,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.60, 6,018.45 and 3,550.33 is: 5,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.60 : 6,018.45 = 3,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.60/6,018.45 = 3,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.60x = 6,018.45 × 3,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.60x = 21,367,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367,483.59/4,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.08

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