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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.92, 5,471.40 and 3,247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.92, 5,471.40 and 3,247.92 is: 4,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.92 : 5,471.40 = 3,247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.92/5,471.40 = 3,247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.92x = 5,471.40 × 3,247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.92x = 17,770,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770,669.49/3,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.59

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