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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927.73, 5,891.70 and 1,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927.73, 5,891.70 and 1,006.06 is: 1,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927.73 : 5,891.70 = 1,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927.73/5,891.70 = 1,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927.73x = 5,891.70 × 1,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927.73x = 5,927,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,403.70/3,927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.12

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