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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.80, 6,027.96 and 3,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.80, 6,027.96 and 3,663.50 is: 5,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.80 : 6,027.96 = 3,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.80/6,027.96 = 3,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.80x = 6,027.96 × 3,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.80x = 22,083,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083,401.32/4,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.80

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