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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.36, 7,723.32 and 3,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.36, 7,723.32 and 3,995.44 is: 5,985.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.36 : 7,723.32 = 3,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.36/7,723.32 = 3,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.36x = 7,723.32 × 3,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.36x = 30,858,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,858,061.66/5,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.63

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