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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.68, 8,350.56 and 3,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.68, 8,350.56 and 3,958.02 is: 5,460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.68 : 8,350.56 = 3,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.68/8,350.56 = 3,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.68x = 8,350.56 × 3,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.68x = 33,051,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051,683.49/6,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.67

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