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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.03, 5,006.34 and 3,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.03, 5,006.34 and 3,361.59 is: 4,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.03 : 5,006.34 = 3,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.03/5,006.34 = 3,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.03x = 5,006.34 × 3,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.03x = 16,829,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,262.48/3,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.80

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