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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.04, 6,042.11 and 3,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.04, 6,042.11 and 3,740.45 is: 5,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.04 : 6,042.11 = 3,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.04/6,042.11 = 3,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.04x = 6,042.11 × 3,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.04x = 22,600,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,161.44/4,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.71

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