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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,713.97, 5,571.99 and 3,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,713.97, 5,571.99 and 3,018.92 is: 4,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,713.97 : 5,571.99 = 3,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,713.97/5,571.99 = 3,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,713.97x = 5,571.99 × 3,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,713.97x = 16,821,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,364.19/3,713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.21

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