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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.71, 5,926.05 and 3,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.71, 5,926.05 and 3,710.14 is: 5,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.71 : 5,926.05 = 3,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.71/5,926.05 = 3,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.71x = 5,926.05 × 3,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.71x = 21,986,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,460.33/3,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.20

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