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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.65, 6,082.10 and 3,673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.65, 6,082.10 and 3,673.55 is: 5,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.65 : 6,082.10 = 3,673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.65/6,082.10 = 3,673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.65x = 6,082.10 × 3,673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.65x = 22,342,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,849.68/4,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.58

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