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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.51, 5,317.28 and 3,353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.51, 5,317.28 and 3,353.49 is: 5,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.51 : 5,317.28 = 3,353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.51/5,317.28 = 3,353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.51x = 5,317.28 × 3,353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.51x = 17,831,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,445.31/3,543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.14

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