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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.95, 6,050.93 and 3,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.95, 6,050.93 and 3,717.15 is: 5,575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.95 : 6,050.93 = 3,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.95/6,050.93 = 3,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.95x = 6,050.93 × 3,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.95x = 22,492,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,195.86/4,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.73

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