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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,957.08, 5,459.94 and 3,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,957.08, 5,459.94 and 3,012.68 is: 4,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,957.08 : 5,459.94 = 3,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,957.08/5,459.94 = 3,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,957.08x = 5,459.94 × 3,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,957.08x = 16,449,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449,052.04/3,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.87

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