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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.12, 5,266.32 and 3,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.12, 5,266.32 and 3,069.12 is: 4,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.12 : 5,266.32 = 3,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.12/5,266.32 = 3,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.12x = 5,266.32 × 3,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.12x = 16,162,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,968.04/3,528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.18

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