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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.24, 5,009.37 and 3,234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.24, 5,009.37 and 3,234.58 is: 4,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.24 : 5,009.37 = 3,234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.24/5,009.37 = 3,234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.24x = 5,009.37 × 3,234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.24x = 16,203,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,208.01/3,628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.86

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