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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.84, 6,018.60 and 3,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.84, 6,018.60 and 3,743.48 is: 5,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.84 : 6,018.60 = 3,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.84/6,018.60 = 3,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.84x = 6,018.60 × 3,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.84x = 22,530,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,508.73/4,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.15

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