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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.72, 5,226.95 and 3,086.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.72, 5,226.95 and 3,086.55 is: 4,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.72 : 5,226.95 = 3,086.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.72/5,226.95 = 3,086.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.72x = 5,226.95 × 3,086.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.72x = 16,133,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,250.24/3,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.24

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