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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.36, 5,335.44 and 3,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.36, 5,335.44 and 3,125.44 is: 4,677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.36 : 5,335.44 = 3,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.36/5,335.44 = 3,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.36x = 5,335.44 × 3,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.36x = 16,675,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675,597.59/3,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.11

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