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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 3,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 3,682.35 is: 5,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.40 : 6,015.60 = 3,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.40/6,015.60 = 3,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.40x = 6,015.60 × 3,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.40x = 22,151,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151,544.66/4,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.53

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