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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.12, 6,010.21 and 3,962.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.12, 6,010.21 and 3,962.29 is: 5,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.12 : 6,010.21 = 3,962.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.12/6,010.21 = 3,962.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.12x = 6,010.21 × 3,962.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.12x = 23,814,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,194.98/4,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.52

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