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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.18, 8,349.87 and 3,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.18, 8,349.87 and 3,957.52 is: 5,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.18 : 8,349.87 = 3,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.18/8,349.87 = 3,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.18x = 8,349.87 × 3,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.18x = 33,044,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,044,777.52/6,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.98

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