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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.81, 6,068.93 and 3,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.81, 6,068.93 and 3,766.50 is: 5,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.81 : 6,068.93 = 3,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.81/6,068.93 = 3,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.81x = 6,068.93 × 3,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.81x = 22,858,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858,606.01/4,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.97

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