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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.52, 5,958.74 and 3,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.52, 5,958.74 and 3,275.62 is: 4,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.52 : 5,958.74 = 3,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.52/5,958.74 = 3,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.52x = 5,958.74 × 3,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.52x = 19,518,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518,567.92/3,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.31

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