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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.93, 5,599.62 and 3,258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.93, 5,599.62 and 3,258.99 is: 4,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.93 : 5,599.62 = 3,258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.93/5,599.62 = 3,258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.93x = 5,599.62 × 3,258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.93x = 18,249,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,105.58/3,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.22

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