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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.64, 6,006.96 and 3,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.64, 6,006.96 and 3,860.28 is: 5,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.64 : 6,006.96 = 3,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.64/6,006.96 = 3,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.64x = 6,006.96 × 3,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.64x = 23,188,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,547.55/4,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.44

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