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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.53, 6,021.69 and 3,726.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.53, 6,021.69 and 3,726.93 is: 5,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.53 : 6,021.69 = 3,726.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.53/6,021.69 = 3,726.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.53x = 6,021.69 × 3,726.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.53x = 22,442,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,417.11/3,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.29

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