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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.33, 6,103.55 and 3,771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.33, 6,103.55 and 3,771.46 is: 5,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.33 : 6,103.55 = 3,771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.33/6,103.55 = 3,771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.33x = 6,103.55 × 3,771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.33x = 23,019,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,311.74/4,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.32

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