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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.48, 6,042.76 and 3,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.48, 6,042.76 and 3,990.28 is: 5,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.48 : 6,042.76 = 3,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.48/6,042.76 = 3,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.48x = 6,042.76 × 3,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.48x = 24,112,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,304.37/4,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.54

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