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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.08, 5,022.90 and 3,547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.08, 5,022.90 and 3,547.32 is: 4,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.08 : 5,022.90 = 3,547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.08/5,022.90 = 3,547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.08x = 5,022.90 × 3,547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.08x = 17,817,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,833.63/3,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.16

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