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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.08, 5,566.32 and 3,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.08, 5,566.32 and 3,250.76 is: 4,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.08 : 5,566.32 = 3,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.08/5,566.32 = 3,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.08x = 5,566.32 × 3,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.08x = 18,094,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094,770.40/3,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.94

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