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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.50, 6,028.19 and 3,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.50, 6,028.19 and 3,716.62 is: 5,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.50 : 6,028.19 = 3,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.50/6,028.19 = 3,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.50x = 6,028.19 × 3,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.50x = 22,404,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,492.71/3,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.23

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