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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.83, 5,006.36 and 3,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.83, 5,006.36 and 3,330.27 is: 4,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.83 : 5,006.36 = 3,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.83/5,006.36 = 3,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.83x = 5,006.36 × 3,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.83x = 16,672,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,513.87/3,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.73

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