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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.18, 6,030.96 and 3,876.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.18, 6,030.96 and 3,876.09 is: 5,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.18 : 6,030.96 = 3,876.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.18/6,030.96 = 3,876.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.18x = 6,030.96 × 3,876.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.18x = 23,376,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376,543.75/4,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.81

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