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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.72, 5,479.20 and 3,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.72, 5,479.20 and 3,009.24 is: 4,500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.72 : 5,479.20 = 3,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.72/5,479.20 = 3,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.72x = 5,479.20 × 3,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.72x = 16,488,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488,227.81/3,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.41

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