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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.93, 6,050.85 and 3,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.93, 6,050.85 and 3,637.88 is: 5,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.93 : 6,050.85 = 3,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.93/6,050.85 = 3,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.93x = 6,050.85 × 3,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.93x = 22,012,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,244.99/4,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.78

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