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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.76, 5,869.37 and 991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.76, 5,869.37 and 991.09 is: 1,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.76 : 5,869.37 = 991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.76/5,869.37 = 991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.76x = 5,869.37 × 991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.76x = 5,817,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,073.91/3,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.69

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