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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.42, 6,078.76 and 3,671.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.42, 6,078.76 and 3,671.31 is: 5,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.42 : 6,078.76 = 3,671.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.42/6,078.76 = 3,671.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.42x = 6,078.76 × 3,671.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.42x = 22,317,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,012.38/4,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.23

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