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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.37, 6,057.22 and 3,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.37, 6,057.22 and 3,867.34 is: 5,810.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.37 : 6,057.22 = 3,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.37/6,057.22 = 3,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.37x = 6,057.22 × 3,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.37x = 23,425,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,329.19/4,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,810.77

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