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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,958.08, 5,461.32 and 3,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,958.08, 5,461.32 and 3,013.68 is: 4,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,958.08 : 5,461.32 = 3,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,958.08/5,461.32 = 3,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,958.08x = 5,461.32 × 3,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,958.08x = 16,458,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458,670.86/3,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.25

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