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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.42, 6,356.64 and 3,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.42, 6,356.64 and 3,660.04 is: 5,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.42 : 6,356.64 = 3,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.42/6,356.64 = 3,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.42x = 6,356.64 × 3,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.42x = 23,265,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,556.67/4,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.32

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