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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.29, 5,377.62 and 3,477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.29, 5,377.62 and 3,477.81 is: 5,186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.29 : 5,377.62 = 3,477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.29/5,377.62 = 3,477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.29x = 5,377.62 × 3,477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.29x = 18,702,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702,311.55/3,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.02

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