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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.48, 6,002.40 and 3,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.48, 6,002.40 and 3,392.32 is: 5,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.48 : 6,002.40 = 3,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.48/6,002.40 = 3,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.48x = 6,002.40 × 3,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.48x = 20,362,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,362,061.57/4,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.68

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