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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,785.73, 5,226.84 and 3,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,785.73, 5,226.84 and 3,386.13 is: 4,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,785.73 : 5,226.84 = 3,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,785.73/5,226.84 = 3,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,785.73x = 5,226.84 × 3,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,785.73x = 17,698,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,759.73/3,785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.12

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