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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.13, 4,996.35 and 2,625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.13, 4,996.35 and 2,625.05 is: 3,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.13 : 4,996.35 = 2,625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.13/4,996.35 = 2,625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.13x = 4,996.35 × 2,625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.13x = 13,115,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,643.59/3,620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.98

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