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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.71, 5,312.97 and 3,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.71, 5,312.97 and 3,024.72 is: 4,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.71 : 5,312.97 = 3,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.71/5,312.97 = 3,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.71x = 5,312.97 × 3,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.71x = 16,070,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070,246.62/3,547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.75

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