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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.47, 6,017.90 and 3,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.47, 6,017.90 and 3,998.57 is: 5,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.47 : 6,017.90 = 3,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.47/6,017.90 = 3,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.47x = 6,017.90 × 3,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.47x = 24,062,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,944.32/4,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.86

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