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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.58, 6,512.93 and 3,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.58, 6,512.93 and 3,962.48 is: 5,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.58 : 6,512.93 = 3,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.58/6,512.93 = 3,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.58x = 6,512.93 × 3,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.58x = 25,807,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807,302.49/4,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.57

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