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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.13, 5,868.15 and 950.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.13, 5,868.15 and 950.53 is: 1,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.13 : 5,868.15 = 950.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.13/5,868.15 = 950.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.13x = 5,868.15 × 950.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.13x = 5,577,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,852.62/3,912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.78

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