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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.58, 6,066.41 and 3,118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.58, 6,066.41 and 3,118.74 is: 4,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.58 : 6,066.41 = 3,118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.58/6,066.41 = 3,118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.58x = 6,066.41 × 3,118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.58x = 18,919,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919,555.52/4,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.83

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