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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.93, 5,928.55 and 3,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.93, 5,928.55 and 3,725.69 is: 5,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.93 : 5,928.55 = 3,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.93/5,928.55 = 3,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.93x = 5,928.55 × 3,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.93x = 22,087,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,900.49/3,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.01

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