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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.44, 5,927.58 and 3,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.44, 5,927.58 and 3,086.44 is: 4,631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.44 : 5,927.58 = 3,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.44/5,927.58 = 3,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.44x = 5,927.58 × 3,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.44x = 18,295,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,120.02/3,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.16

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