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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,947.96, 5,921.94 and 3,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,947.96, 5,921.94 and 3,125.13 is: 4,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,947.96 : 5,921.94 = 3,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,947.96/5,921.94 = 3,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,947.96x = 5,921.94 × 3,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,947.96x = 18,506,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506,832.35/3,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.70

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