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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.39, 6,016.97 and 3,553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.39, 6,016.97 and 3,553.86 is: 5,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.39 : 6,016.97 = 3,553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.39/6,016.97 = 3,553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.39x = 6,016.97 × 3,553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.39x = 21,383,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,383,469.00/4,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.02

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