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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.62, 5,513.18 and 3,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.62, 5,513.18 and 3,095.33 is: 4,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.62 : 5,513.18 = 3,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.62/5,513.18 = 3,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.62x = 5,513.18 × 3,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.62x = 17,065,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,068.41/3,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.09

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