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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.83, 6,011.67 and 3,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.83, 6,011.67 and 3,970.32 is: 5,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.83 : 6,011.67 = 3,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.83/6,011.67 = 3,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.83x = 6,011.67 × 3,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.83x = 23,868,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,868,223.65/4,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.95

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