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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.70, 5,427.45 and 3,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.70, 5,427.45 and 3,137.70 is: 4,699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.70 : 5,427.45 = 3,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.70/5,427.45 = 3,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.70x = 5,427.45 × 3,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.70x = 17,029,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,709.87/3,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.54

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