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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,653.78, 5,040.43 and 3,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,653.78, 5,040.43 and 3,512.32 is: 4,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,653.78 : 5,040.43 = 3,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,653.78/5,040.43 = 3,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,653.78x = 5,040.43 × 3,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,653.78x = 17,703,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,581.72/3,653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.29

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