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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.63, 5,926.47 and 3,754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.63, 5,926.47 and 3,754.07 is: 5,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.63 : 5,926.47 = 3,754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.63/5,926.47 = 3,754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.63x = 5,926.47 × 3,754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.63x = 22,248,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,334.83/3,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.37

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