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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.93, 6,021.81 and 3,714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.93, 6,021.81 and 3,714.78 is: 5,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.93 : 6,021.81 = 3,714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.93/6,021.81 = 3,714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.93x = 6,021.81 × 3,714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.93x = 22,369,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,699.35/4,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.15

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