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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.50, 4,965.70 and 3,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.50, 4,965.70 and 3,412.72 is: 4,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.50 : 4,965.70 = 3,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.50/4,965.70 = 3,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.50x = 4,965.70 × 3,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.50x = 16,946,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946,543.70/3,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.26

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