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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.25, 5,858.32 and 3,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.25, 5,858.32 and 3,027.64 is: 4,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.25 : 5,858.32 = 3,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.25/5,858.32 = 3,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.25x = 5,858.32 × 3,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.25x = 17,736,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,883.96/3,909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.16

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