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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.62, 6,007.96 and 3,960.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.62, 6,007.96 and 3,960.79 is: 5,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.62 : 6,007.96 = 3,960.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.62/6,007.96 = 3,960.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.62x = 6,007.96 × 3,960.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.62x = 23,796,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,267.89/4,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.27

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