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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.08, 5,311.17 and 3,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.08, 5,311.17 and 3,191.96 is: 4,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.08 : 5,311.17 = 3,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.08/5,311.17 = 3,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.08x = 5,311.17 × 3,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.08x = 16,953,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953,042.19/3,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.26

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