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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.84, 5,427.77 and 3,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.84, 5,427.77 and 3,279.33 is: 4,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.84 : 5,427.77 = 3,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.84/5,427.77 = 3,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.84x = 5,427.77 × 3,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.84x = 17,799,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,432.60/3,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.05

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