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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.32, 5,030.99 and 3,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.32, 5,030.99 and 3,072.83 is: 4,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.32 : 5,030.99 = 3,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.32/5,030.99 = 3,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.32x = 5,030.99 × 3,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.32x = 15,459,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,377.00/3,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.05

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