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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.14, 5,289.09 and 3,207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.14, 5,289.09 and 3,207.11 is: 4,790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.14 : 5,289.09 = 3,207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.14/5,289.09 = 3,207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.14x = 5,289.09 × 3,207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.14x = 16,962,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,666.98/3,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.17

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