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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.38, 5,433.39 and 3,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.38, 5,433.39 and 3,009.62 is: 4,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.38 : 5,433.39 = 3,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.38/5,433.39 = 3,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.38x = 5,433.39 × 3,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.38x = 16,352,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,439.21/3,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.06

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