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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.37, 6,007.78 and 3,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.37, 6,007.78 and 3,009.41 is: 4,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.37 : 6,007.78 = 3,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.37/6,007.78 = 3,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.37x = 6,007.78 × 3,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.37x = 18,079,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,880.71/4,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.94

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