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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.98, 5,926.47 and 3,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.98, 5,926.47 and 3,710.41 is: 5,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.98 : 5,926.47 = 3,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.98/5,926.47 = 3,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.98x = 5,926.47 × 3,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.98x = 21,989,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989,604.82/3,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.61

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