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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.54, 6,070.83 and 3,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.54, 6,070.83 and 3,662.74 is: 5,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.54 : 6,070.83 = 3,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.54/6,070.83 = 3,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.54x = 6,070.83 × 3,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.54x = 22,235,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,871.87/4,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.25

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