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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,509.73, 5,264.60 and 3,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,509.73, 5,264.60 and 3,295.89 is: 4,943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,509.73 : 5,264.60 = 3,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,509.73/5,264.60 = 3,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,509.73x = 5,264.60 × 3,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,509.73x = 17,351,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351,526.01/3,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.84

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