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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.15, 5,056.24 and 3,003.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.15, 5,056.24 and 3,003.11 is: 4,137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.15 : 5,056.24 = 3,003.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.15/5,056.24 = 3,003.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.15x = 5,056.24 × 3,003.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.15x = 15,184,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,444.91/3,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.28

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