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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.82, 6,048.18 and 4,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.82, 6,048.18 and 4,030.18 is: 5,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.82 : 6,048.18 = 4,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.82/6,048.18 = 4,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.82x = 6,048.18 × 4,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.82x = 24,375,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,238.95/4,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.54

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