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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.62, 6,092.83 and 3,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.62, 6,092.83 and 3,995.10 is: 5,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.62 : 6,092.83 = 3,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.62/6,092.83 = 3,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.62x = 6,092.83 × 3,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.62x = 24,341,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341,465.13/4,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.52

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