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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,713.78, 5,571.71 and 3,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,713.78, 5,571.71 and 3,018.74 is: 4,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,713.78 : 5,571.71 = 3,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,713.78/5,571.71 = 3,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,713.78x = 5,571.71 × 3,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,713.78x = 16,819,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819,523.53/3,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.95

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