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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.32, 5,427.18 and 3,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.32, 5,427.18 and 3,006.48 is: 4,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.32 : 5,427.18 = 3,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.32/5,427.18 = 3,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.32x = 5,427.18 × 3,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.32x = 16,316,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,708.13/3,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.76

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