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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.72, 6,051.12 and 3,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.72, 6,051.12 and 3,961.36 is: 5,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.72 : 6,051.12 = 3,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.72/6,051.12 = 3,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.72x = 6,051.12 × 3,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.72x = 23,970,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,664.72/4,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.57

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