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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.38, 5,346.42 and 3,093.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.38, 5,346.42 and 3,093.63 is: 4,658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.38 : 5,346.42 = 3,093.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.38/5,346.42 = 3,093.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.38x = 5,346.42 × 3,093.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.38x = 16,539,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,845.30/3,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.61

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