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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.46, 9,059.14 and 3,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.46, 9,059.14 and 3,963 is: 5,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.46 : 9,059.14 = 3,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.46/9,059.14 = 3,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.46x = 9,059.14 × 3,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.46x = 35,901,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,371.82/6,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.52

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