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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.67, 6,203.62 and 3,549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.67, 6,203.62 and 3,549.87 is: 5,318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.67 : 6,203.62 = 3,549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.67/6,203.62 = 3,549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.67x = 6,203.62 × 3,549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.67x = 22,022,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022,044.53/4,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.47

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