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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.61, 5,509.15 and 3,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.61, 5,509.15 and 3,126.53 is: 4,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.61 : 5,509.15 = 3,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.61/5,509.15 = 3,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.61x = 5,509.15 × 3,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.61x = 17,224,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,522.75/3,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.89

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