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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.64, 6,012.41 and 3,607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.64, 6,012.41 and 3,607.47 is: 5,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.64 : 6,012.41 = 3,607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.64/6,012.41 = 3,607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.64x = 6,012.41 × 3,607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.64x = 21,689,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689,588.70/4,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.52

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