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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.62, 5,613.71 and 3,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.62, 5,613.71 and 3,058.36 is: 4,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.62 : 5,613.71 = 3,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.62/5,613.71 = 3,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.62x = 5,613.71 × 3,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.62x = 17,168,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,716.79/3,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.62

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