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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,513.93, 5,264.73 and 3,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,513.93, 5,264.73 and 3,132.60 is: 4,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,513.93 : 5,264.73 = 3,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,513.93/5,264.73 = 3,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,513.93x = 5,264.73 × 3,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,513.93x = 16,492,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492,293.20/3,513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.40

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