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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.30, 5,437.38 and 3,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.30, 5,437.38 and 3,012.94 is: 4,518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.30 : 5,437.38 = 3,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.30/5,437.38 = 3,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.30x = 5,437.38 × 3,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.30x = 16,382,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,499.70/3,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.94

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