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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.47, 6,024.89 and 3,933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.47, 6,024.89 and 3,933.99 is: 5,893.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.47 : 6,024.89 = 3,933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.47/6,024.89 = 3,933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.47x = 6,024.89 × 3,933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.47x = 23,701,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,837.34/4,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.82

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