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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.36, 6,060.22 and 3,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.36, 6,060.22 and 3,869.34 is: 5,813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.36 : 6,060.22 = 3,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.36/6,060.22 = 3,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.36x = 6,060.22 × 3,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.36x = 23,449,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449,051.65/4,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.78

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