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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.02, 6,494.91 and 3,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.02, 6,494.91 and 3,550.90 is: 5,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.02 : 6,494.91 = 3,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.02/6,494.91 = 3,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.02x = 6,494.91 × 3,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.02x = 23,062,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,775.92/4,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.98

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