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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.16, 5,008.68 and 3,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.16, 5,008.68 and 3,153.12 is: 4,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.16 : 5,008.68 = 3,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.16/5,008.68 = 3,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.16x = 5,008.68 × 3,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.16x = 15,792,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,969.08/3,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.29

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