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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.53, 5,322.33 and 3,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.53, 5,322.33 and 3,292.71 is: 4,963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.53 : 5,322.33 = 3,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.53/5,322.33 = 3,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.53x = 5,322.33 × 3,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.53x = 17,524,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524,889.21/3,530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.81

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