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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.71, 5,293.53 and 3,094.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.71, 5,293.53 and 3,094.67 is: 4,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.71 : 5,293.53 = 3,094.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.71/5,293.53 = 3,094.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.71x = 5,293.53 × 3,094.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.71x = 16,381,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,702.02/3,535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.21

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