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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.62, 5,512.96 and 3,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.62, 5,512.96 and 3,160.32 is: 4,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.62 : 5,512.96 = 3,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.62/5,512.96 = 3,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.62x = 5,512.96 × 3,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.62x = 17,422,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,701.02/3,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.27

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