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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.93, 5,041.24 and 3,467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.93, 5,041.24 and 3,467.47 is: 4,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.93 : 5,041.24 = 3,467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.93/5,041.24 = 3,467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.93x = 5,041.24 × 3,467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.93x = 17,480,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,305.92/3,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.90

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