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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.68, 5,507.04 and 3,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.68, 5,507.04 and 3,273.92 is: 4,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.68 : 5,507.04 = 3,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.68/5,507.04 = 3,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.68x = 5,507.04 × 3,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.68x = 18,029,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,608.40/3,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.11

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