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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027, 6,036.72 and 3,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027, 6,036.72 and 3,666.28 is: 5,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027 : 6,036.72 = 3,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027/6,036.72 = 3,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027x = 6,036.72 × 3,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027x = 22,132,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,305.80/4,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.98

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