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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.96, 5,006.76 and 3,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.96, 5,006.76 and 3,554.24 is: 4,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.96 : 5,006.76 = 3,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.96/5,006.76 = 3,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.96x = 5,006.76 × 3,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.96x = 17,795,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795,226.66/3,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.23

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