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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,716.52, 5,126.68 and 3,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,716.52, 5,126.68 and 3,083.44 is: 4,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,716.52 : 5,126.68 = 3,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,716.52/5,126.68 = 3,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,716.52x = 5,126.68 × 3,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,716.52x = 15,807,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,810.18/3,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.39

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