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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.02, 8,356.32 and 3,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.02, 8,356.32 and 3,962.10 is: 5,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.02 : 8,356.32 = 3,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.02/8,356.32 = 3,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.02x = 8,356.32 × 3,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.02x = 33,108,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108,575.47/6,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.25

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