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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,887.95, 5,368.72 and 3,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,887.95, 5,368.72 and 3,333.91 is: 4,603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,887.95 : 5,368.72 = 3,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,887.95/5,368.72 = 3,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,887.95x = 5,368.72 × 3,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,887.95x = 17,898,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898,802.45/3,887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.67

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