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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.59, 6,009.54 and 3,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.59, 6,009.54 and 3,901.87 is: 5,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.59 : 6,009.54 = 3,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.59/6,009.54 = 3,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.59x = 6,009.54 × 3,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.59x = 23,448,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448,443.84/4,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.72

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