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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573, 5,328.61 and 3,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573, 5,328.61 and 3,326.76 is: 4,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573 : 5,328.61 = 3,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573/5,328.61 = 3,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573x = 5,328.61 × 3,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573x = 17,727,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,006.60/3,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.38

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