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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.46, 5,992.92 and 3,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.46, 5,992.92 and 3,724.92 is: 5,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.46 : 5,992.92 = 3,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.46/5,992.92 = 3,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.46x = 5,992.92 × 3,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.46x = 22,323,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323,147.57/3,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.13

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