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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.58, 6,030.41 and 3,665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.58, 6,030.41 and 3,665.27 is: 5,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.58 : 6,030.41 = 3,665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.58/6,030.41 = 3,665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.58x = 6,030.41 × 3,665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.58x = 22,103,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,077.61/4,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.24

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