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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.73, 6,041.55 and 3,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.73, 6,041.55 and 3,506.50 is: 5,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.73 : 6,041.55 = 3,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.73/6,041.55 = 3,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.73x = 6,041.55 × 3,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.73x = 21,184,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,715.78/4,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.19

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