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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.62, 5,117.49 and 3,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.62, 5,117.49 and 3,312.96 is: 4,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.62 : 5,117.49 = 3,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.62/5,117.49 = 3,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.62x = 5,117.49 × 3,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.62x = 16,954,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,039.67/3,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.99

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