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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.11, 5,199.59 and 3,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.11, 5,199.59 and 3,182.09 is: 4,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.11 : 5,199.59 = 3,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.11/5,199.59 = 3,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.11x = 5,199.59 × 3,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.11x = 16,545,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,545,545.30/3,767.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.11

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