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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.62, 6,010.94 and 3,962.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.62, 6,010.94 and 3,962.79 is: 5,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.62 : 6,010.94 = 3,962.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.62/6,010.94 = 3,962.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.62x = 6,010.94 × 3,962.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.62x = 23,820,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820,092.92/4,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.25

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