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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.46, 6,018.10 and 3,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.46, 6,018.10 and 3,611.28 is: 5,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.46 : 6,018.10 = 3,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.46/6,018.10 = 3,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.46x = 6,018.10 × 3,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.46x = 21,733,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,026.11/4,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.20

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