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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.38, 5,433.17 and 3,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.38, 5,433.17 and 3,176.63 is: 4,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.38 : 5,433.17 = 3,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.38/5,433.17 = 3,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.38x = 5,433.17 × 3,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.38x = 17,259,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,148.14/3,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.33

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