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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.70, 5,553.77 and 3,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.70, 5,553.77 and 3,095.64 is: 4,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.70 : 5,553.77 = 3,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.70/5,553.77 = 3,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.70x = 5,553.77 × 3,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.70x = 17,192,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,457.08/3,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.21

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