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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.23, 6,013.49 and 3,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.23, 6,013.49 and 3,526.23 is: 5,285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.23 : 6,013.49 = 3,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.23/6,013.49 = 3,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.23x = 6,013.49 × 3,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.23x = 21,204,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,973.60/4,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.08

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