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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.92, 5,130.96 and 3,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.92, 5,130.96 and 3,095.84 is: 4,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.92 : 5,130.96 = 3,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.92/5,130.96 = 3,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.92x = 5,130.96 × 3,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.92x = 15,884,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884,631.21/3,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.45

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