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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.37, 6,012.82 and 3,812.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.37, 6,012.82 and 3,812.39 is: 5,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.37 : 6,012.82 = 3,812.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.37/6,012.82 = 3,812.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.37x = 6,012.82 × 3,812.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.37x = 22,923,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,182.39/4,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.62

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