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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.68, 5,512.32 and 3,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.68, 5,512.32 and 3,773.52 is: 5,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.68 : 5,512.32 = 3,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.68/5,512.32 = 3,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.68x = 5,512.32 × 3,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.68x = 20,800,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,849.77/3,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.05

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