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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.94, 4,986.03 and 3,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.94, 4,986.03 and 3,573.82 is: 4,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.94 : 4,986.03 = 3,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.94/4,986.03 = 3,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.94x = 4,986.03 × 3,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.94x = 17,819,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,173.73/3,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.25

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