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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.15, 5,002.52 and 3,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.15, 5,002.52 and 3,306.99 is: 4,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.15 : 5,002.52 = 3,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.15/5,002.52 = 3,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.15x = 5,002.52 × 3,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.15x = 16,543,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,267.08/3,624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.73

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