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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.81, 5,317.73 and 3,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.81, 5,317.73 and 3,347.52 is: 5,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.81 : 5,317.73 = 3,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.81/5,317.73 = 3,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.81x = 5,317.73 × 3,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.81x = 17,801,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,207.53/3,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.69

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