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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.60, 5,987.70 and 3,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.60, 5,987.70 and 3,535.80 is: 5,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.60 : 5,987.70 = 3,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.60/5,987.70 = 3,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.60x = 5,987.70 × 3,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.60x = 21,171,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171,309.66/3,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.33

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