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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.08, 6,017.10 and 4,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.08, 6,017.10 and 4,018.02 is: 5,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.08 : 6,017.10 = 4,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.08/6,017.10 = 4,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.08x = 6,017.10 × 4,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.08x = 24,176,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,828.14/4,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.82

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