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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.15, 5,383.14 and 3,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.15, 5,383.14 and 3,168.75 is: 4,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.15 : 5,383.14 = 3,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.15/5,383.14 = 3,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.15x = 5,383.14 × 3,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.15x = 17,057,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,824.88/3,606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.20

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