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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.21, 6,012.88 and 3,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.21, 6,012.88 and 3,592.35 is: 5,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.21 : 6,012.88 = 3,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.21/6,012.88 = 3,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.21x = 6,012.88 × 3,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.21x = 21,600,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600,321.44/3,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.92

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