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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.80, 6,015.90 and 3,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.80, 6,015.90 and 3,876.20 is: 5,821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.80 : 6,015.90 = 3,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.80/6,015.90 = 3,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.80x = 6,015.90 × 3,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.80x = 23,318,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318,831.58/4,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.27

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