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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.74, 5,560.92 and 3,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.74, 5,560.92 and 3,934.98 is: 5,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.74 : 5,560.92 = 3,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.74/5,560.92 = 3,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.74x = 5,560.92 × 3,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.74x = 21,882,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,108.98/4,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.16

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