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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.71, 5,320.47 and 3,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.71, 5,320.47 and 3,029.72 is: 4,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.71 : 5,320.47 = 3,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.71/5,320.47 = 3,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.71x = 5,320.47 × 3,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.71x = 16,119,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119,534.37/3,552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.25

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