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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.36, 5,250.72 and 3,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.36, 5,250.72 and 3,276.60 is: 4,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.36 : 5,250.72 = 3,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.36/5,250.72 = 3,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.36x = 5,250.72 × 3,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.36x = 17,204,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,509.15/3,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.26

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