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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.89, 5,511.18 and 3,909.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.89, 5,511.18 and 3,909.71 is: 5,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.89 : 5,511.18 = 3,909.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.89/5,511.18 = 3,909.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.89x = 5,511.18 × 3,909.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.89x = 21,547,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,144.00/3,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.45

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