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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.96, 5,990.04 and 3,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.96, 5,990.04 and 3,131.52 is: 4,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.96 : 5,990.04 = 3,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.96/5,990.04 = 3,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.96x = 5,990.04 × 3,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.96x = 18,757,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757,930.06/3,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.05

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