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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.51, 4,961.76 and 3,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.51, 4,961.76 and 3,536.11 is: 4,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.51 : 4,961.76 = 3,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.51/4,961.76 = 3,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.51x = 4,961.76 × 3,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.51x = 17,545,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,294.19/3,593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.49

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