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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.10, 6,037.91 and 3,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.10, 6,037.91 and 3,853.03 is: 5,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.10 : 6,037.91 = 3,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.10/6,037.91 = 3,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.10x = 6,037.91 × 3,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.10x = 23,264,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,242.91/4,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.42

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