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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.46, 5,063.88 and 3,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.46, 5,063.88 and 3,372.82 is: 4,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.46 : 5,063.88 = 3,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.46/5,063.88 = 3,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.46x = 5,063.88 × 3,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.46x = 17,079,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,555.74/3,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.14

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