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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.74, 5,316.02 and 3,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.74, 5,316.02 and 3,136.68 is: 4,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.74 : 5,316.02 = 3,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.74/5,316.02 = 3,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.74x = 5,316.02 × 3,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.74x = 16,674,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674,653.61/3,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.40

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