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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.71, 5,347.82 and 3,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.71, 5,347.82 and 3,471.26 is: 5,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.71 : 5,347.82 = 3,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.71/5,347.82 = 3,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.71x = 5,347.82 × 3,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.71x = 18,563,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,655.59/3,588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.80

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