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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.27, 5,465.64 and 3,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.27, 5,465.64 and 3,253.54 is: 4,485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.27 : 5,465.64 = 3,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.27/5,465.64 = 3,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.27x = 5,465.64 × 3,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.27x = 17,782,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,678.37/3,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.74

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