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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.70, 5,926.05 and 3,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.70, 5,926.05 and 3,710.13 is: 5,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.70 : 5,926.05 = 3,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.70/5,926.05 = 3,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.70x = 5,926.05 × 3,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.70x = 21,986,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,393.66/3,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.19

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