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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.37, 5,121.09 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.37, 5,121.09 and 3,593.28 is: 4,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.37 : 5,121.09 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.37/5,121.09 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.37x = 5,121.09 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.37x = 18,401,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401,510.28/3,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.48

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