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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.31, 5,256.36 and 3,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.31, 5,256.36 and 3,060.35 is: 4,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.31 : 5,256.36 = 3,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.31/5,256.36 = 3,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.31x = 5,256.36 × 3,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.31x = 16,086,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,275.04/3,507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.50

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