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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.02, 6,001.76 and 3,141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.02, 6,001.76 and 3,141.02 is: 4,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.02 : 6,001.76 = 3,141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.02/6,001.76 = 3,141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.02x = 6,001.76 × 3,141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.02x = 18,851,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,648.20/4,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.00

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