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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.29, 5,291.73 and 3,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.29, 5,291.73 and 3,095.89 is: 4,636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.29 : 5,291.73 = 3,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.29/5,291.73 = 3,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.29x = 5,291.73 × 3,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.29x = 16,382,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,600.76/3,533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.65

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