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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.27, 4,997.86 and 3,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.27, 4,997.86 and 3,016.07 is: 4,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.27 : 4,997.86 = 3,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.27/4,997.86 = 3,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.27x = 4,997.86 × 3,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.27x = 15,073,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,863.86/3,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.29

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