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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.83, 5,573.51 and 3,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.83, 5,573.51 and 3,197.58 is: 4,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.83 : 5,573.51 = 3,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.83/5,573.51 = 3,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.83x = 5,573.51 × 3,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.83x = 17,821,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,719.21/3,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.34

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