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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.09, 5,591.75 and 3,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.09, 5,591.75 and 3,147.26 is: 4,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.09 : 5,591.75 = 3,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.09/5,591.75 = 3,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.09x = 5,591.75 × 3,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.09x = 17,598,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,678.86/3,725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.36

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