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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.65, 6,022.76 and 3,559.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.65, 6,022.76 and 3,559.95 is: 5,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.65 : 6,022.76 = 3,559.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.65/6,022.76 = 3,559.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.65x = 6,022.76 × 3,559.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.65x = 21,440,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,706.66/4,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.32

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