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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.55, 6,015.83 and 3,600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.55, 6,015.83 and 3,600.49 is: 5,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.55 : 6,015.83 = 3,600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.55/6,015.83 = 3,600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.55x = 6,015.83 × 3,600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.55x = 21,659,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,902.71/4,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.73

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