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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.72, 5,863.74 and 3,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.72, 5,863.74 and 3,756.28 is: 5,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.72 : 5,863.74 = 3,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.72/5,863.74 = 3,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.72x = 5,863.74 × 3,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.72x = 22,025,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,849.29/3,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.16

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