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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.42, 5,506.71 and 3,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.42, 5,506.71 and 3,063.06 is: 4,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.42 : 5,506.71 = 3,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.42/5,506.71 = 3,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.42x = 5,506.71 × 3,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.42x = 16,867,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867,383.13/3,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.24

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