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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.74, 6,071.58 and 3,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.74, 6,071.58 and 3,350.88 is: 5,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.74 : 6,071.58 = 3,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.74/6,071.58 = 3,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.74x = 6,071.58 × 3,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.74x = 20,345,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,345,135.99/4,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.25

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