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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.58, 6,064.92 and 3,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.58, 6,064.92 and 3,117.74 is: 4,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.58 : 6,064.92 = 3,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.58/6,064.92 = 3,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.58x = 6,064.92 × 3,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.58x = 18,908,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,908,828.09/4,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.33

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