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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.93, 5,607.03 and 3,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.93, 5,607.03 and 3,263.99 is: 4,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.93 : 5,607.03 = 3,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.93/5,607.03 = 3,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.93x = 5,607.03 × 3,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.93x = 18,301,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,273.53/3,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.63

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