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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.40, 5,436.60 and 3,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.40, 5,436.60 and 3,555.28 is: 5,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.40 : 5,436.60 = 3,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.40/5,436.60 = 3,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.40x = 5,436.60 × 3,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.40x = 19,328,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,635.25/3,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.92

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