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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.73, 6,003.55 and 3,850.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.73, 6,003.55 and 3,850.81 is: 5,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.73 : 6,003.55 = 3,850.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.73/6,003.55 = 3,850.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.73x = 6,003.55 × 3,850.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.73x = 23,118,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,520.18/4,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.57

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