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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.91, 6,050.02 and 3,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.91, 6,050.02 and 3,639.68 is: 5,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.91 : 6,050.02 = 3,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.91/6,050.02 = 3,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.91x = 6,050.02 × 3,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.91x = 22,020,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,150.75/4,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.51

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