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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.72, 5,005.74 and 3,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.72, 5,005.74 and 3,252.04 is: 4,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.72 : 5,005.74 = 3,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.72/5,005.74 = 3,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.72x = 5,005.74 × 3,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.72x = 16,278,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,866.71/3,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.83

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