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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.56, 6,063.82 and 3,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.56, 6,063.82 and 3,493.07 is: 5,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.56 : 6,063.82 = 3,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.56/6,063.82 = 3,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.56x = 6,063.82 × 3,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.56x = 21,181,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,347.73/4,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.59

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