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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.81, 5,573.48 and 3,173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.81, 5,573.48 and 3,173.49 is: 4,757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.81 : 5,573.48 = 3,173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.81/5,573.48 = 3,173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.81x = 5,573.48 × 3,173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.81x = 17,687,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,367.18/3,717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.47

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