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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.54, 5,755.92 and 3,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.54, 5,755.92 and 3,718.86 is: 5,551.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.54 : 5,755.92 = 3,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.54/5,755.92 = 3,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.54x = 5,755.92 × 3,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.54x = 21,405,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405,453.01/3,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.86

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