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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.27, 5,018.61 and 3,006.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.27, 5,018.61 and 3,006.33 is: 4,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.27 : 5,018.61 = 3,006.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.27/5,018.61 = 3,006.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.27x = 5,018.61 × 3,006.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.27x = 15,087,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,597.80/3,633.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.62

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