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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,025.96, 6,042.56 and 3,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,025.96, 6,042.56 and 3,371.96 is: 5,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,025.96 : 6,042.56 = 3,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,025.96/6,042.56 = 3,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,025.96x = 6,042.56 × 3,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,025.96x = 20,375,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,270.62/4,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.97

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