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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,987.63, 5,976.29 and 3,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,987.63, 5,976.29 and 3,325.38 is: 4,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,987.63 : 5,976.29 = 3,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,987.63/5,976.29 = 3,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,987.63x = 5,976.29 × 3,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,987.63x = 19,873,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,435.24/3,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.77

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