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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.76, 5,333.97 and 3,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.76, 5,333.97 and 3,085.56 is: 4,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.76 : 5,333.97 = 3,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.76/5,333.97 = 3,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.76x = 5,333.97 × 3,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.76x = 16,458,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458,284.47/3,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.60

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