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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.36, 5,588.48 and 4,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.36, 5,588.48 and 4,005.46 is: 5,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.36 : 5,588.48 = 4,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.36/5,588.48 = 4,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.36x = 5,588.48 × 4,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.36x = 22,384,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,433.10/4,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.47

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