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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.26, 5,313.33 and 3,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.26, 5,313.33 and 3,011.82 is: 4,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.26 : 5,313.33 = 3,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.26/5,313.33 = 3,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.26x = 5,313.33 × 3,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.26x = 16,002,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,793.56/3,850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.29

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