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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.87, 5,503.88 and 3,088.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.87, 5,503.88 and 3,088.61 is: 4,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.87 : 5,503.88 = 3,088.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.87/5,503.88 = 3,088.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.87x = 5,503.88 × 3,088.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.87x = 16,999,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,295.84/3,986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.82

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