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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.81, 5,445.59 and 3,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.81, 5,445.59 and 3,477.26 is: 5,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.81 : 5,445.59 = 3,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.81/5,445.59 = 3,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.81x = 5,445.59 × 3,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.81x = 18,935,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935,687.67/3,624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.91

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