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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.52, 5,993.20 and 3,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.52, 5,993.20 and 3,995.52 is: 5,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.52 : 5,993.20 = 3,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.52/5,993.20 = 3,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.52x = 5,993.20 × 3,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.52x = 23,945,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945,950.46/3,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.20

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