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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.52, 4,998.98 and 3,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.52, 4,998.98 and 3,363.08 is: 4,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.52 : 4,998.98 = 3,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.52/4,998.98 = 3,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.52x = 4,998.98 × 3,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.52x = 16,811,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,953.07/3,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.12

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