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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.96, 6,035.35 and 3,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.96, 6,035.35 and 3,803.59 is: 5,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.96 : 6,035.35 = 3,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.96/6,035.35 = 3,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.96x = 6,035.35 × 3,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.96x = 22,955,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955,972.31/4,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.76

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