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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.24, 5,376.73 and 3,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.24, 5,376.73 and 3,016.04 is: 4,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.24 : 5,376.73 = 3,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.24/5,376.73 = 3,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.24x = 5,376.73 × 3,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.24x = 16,216,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216,432.75/3,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.52

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