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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.36, 6,008.78 and 3,861.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.36, 6,008.78 and 3,861.27 is: 5,779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.36 : 6,008.78 = 3,861.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.36/6,008.78 = 3,861.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.36x = 6,008.78 × 3,861.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.36x = 23,201,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,531.60/4,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.63

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