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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.91, 6,006.62 and 3,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.91, 6,006.62 and 3,547.44 is: 5,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.91 : 6,006.62 = 3,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.91/6,006.62 = 3,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.91x = 6,006.62 × 3,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.91x = 21,308,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308,132.92/4,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.25

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