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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.06, 5,530.90 and 2,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.06, 5,530.90 and 2,947.50 is: 4,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.06 : 5,530.90 = 2,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.06/5,530.90 = 2,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.06x = 5,530.90 × 2,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.06x = 16,302,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,327.75/4,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.36

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