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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.48, 6,081.26 and 3,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.48, 6,081.26 and 3,618.68 is: 5,420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.48 : 6,081.26 = 3,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.48/6,081.26 = 3,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.48x = 6,081.26 × 3,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.48x = 22,006,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,133.94/4,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.92

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