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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.63, 5,783.72 and 3,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.63, 5,783.72 and 3,396.58 is: 5,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.63 : 5,783.72 = 3,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.63/5,783.72 = 3,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.63x = 5,783.72 × 3,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.63x = 19,644,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,867.68/3,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.12

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