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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.01, 5,462.16 and 3,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.01, 5,462.16 and 3,335.55 is: 4,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.01 : 5,462.16 = 3,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.01/5,462.16 = 3,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.01x = 5,462.16 × 3,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.01x = 18,219,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,307.79/3,965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.02

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