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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.71, 5,376.69 and 3,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.71, 5,376.69 and 3,063.44 is: 4,589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.71 : 5,376.69 = 3,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.71/5,376.69 = 3,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.71x = 5,376.69 × 3,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.71x = 16,471,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471,140.33/3,588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.72

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