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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.81, 5,663.10 and 3,712.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.81, 5,663.10 and 3,712.05 is: 5,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.81 : 5,663.10 = 3,712.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.81/5,663.10 = 3,712.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.81x = 5,663.10 × 3,712.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.81x = 21,021,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,710.36/3,774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.95

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