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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,956.82, 5,451.21 and 3,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,956.82, 5,451.21 and 3,292.62 is: 4,536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,956.82 : 5,451.21 = 3,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,956.82/5,451.21 = 3,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,956.82x = 5,451.21 × 3,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,956.82x = 17,948,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,763.07/3,956.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.16

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