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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.52, 6,009.24 and 3,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.52, 6,009.24 and 3,605.34 is: 5,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.52 : 6,009.24 = 3,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.52/6,009.24 = 3,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.52x = 6,009.24 × 3,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.52x = 21,665,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,353.34/4,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.34

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