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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.36, 6,021.12 and 3,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.36, 6,021.12 and 3,448.32 is: 5,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.36 : 6,021.12 = 3,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.36/6,021.12 = 3,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.36x = 6,021.12 × 3,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.36x = 20,762,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762,748.52/4,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.31

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