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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.40, 6,063.57 and 3,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.40, 6,063.57 and 3,803.13 is: 5,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.40 : 6,063.57 = 3,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.40/6,063.57 = 3,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.40x = 6,063.57 × 3,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.40x = 23,060,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060,560.13/4,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.81

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