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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.62, 5,425.08 and 3,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.62, 5,425.08 and 3,272.02 is: 4,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.62 : 5,425.08 = 3,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.62/5,425.08 = 3,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.62x = 5,425.08 × 3,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.62x = 17,750,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750,944.43/3,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.02

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