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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.78, 5,951.12 and 3,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.78, 5,951.12 and 3,650.96 is: 5,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.78 : 5,951.12 = 3,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.78/5,951.12 = 3,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.78x = 5,951.12 × 3,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.78x = 21,727,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727,301.08/4,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.22

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