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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.16, 5,560.98 and 3,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.16, 5,560.98 and 3,021.72 is: 4,532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.16 : 5,560.98 = 3,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.16/5,560.98 = 3,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.16x = 5,560.98 × 3,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.16x = 16,803,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803,724.49/3,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.78

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