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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.51, 6,660.77 and 3,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.51, 6,660.77 and 3,573 is: 5,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.51 : 6,660.77 = 3,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.51/6,660.77 = 3,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.51x = 6,660.77 × 3,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.51x = 23,798,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798,913.35/4,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.50

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