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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.91, 5,930.01 and 3,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.91, 5,930.01 and 3,740.04 is: 5,613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.91 : 5,930.01 = 3,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.91/5,930.01 = 3,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.91x = 5,930.01 × 3,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.91x = 22,178,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,474.60/3,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.51

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