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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.77, 5,524.40 and 3,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.77, 5,524.40 and 3,357.59 is: 5,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.77 : 5,524.40 = 3,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.77/5,524.40 = 3,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.77x = 5,524.40 × 3,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.77x = 18,548,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548,625.79/3,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.72

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