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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.70, 6,014.57 and 3,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.70, 6,014.57 and 3,542.34 is: 5,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.70 : 6,014.57 = 3,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.70/6,014.57 = 3,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.70x = 6,014.57 × 3,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.70x = 21,305,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305,634.18/4,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.22

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