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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.40, 5,517.76 and 3,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.40, 5,517.76 and 3,575.48 is: 4,936.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.40 : 5,517.76 = 3,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.40/5,517.76 = 3,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.40x = 5,517.76 × 3,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.40x = 19,728,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,728,640.52/3,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.60

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