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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.10, 5,525.48 and 3,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.10, 5,525.48 and 3,336.14 is: 5,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.10 : 5,525.48 = 3,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.10/5,525.48 = 3,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.10x = 5,525.48 × 3,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.10x = 18,433,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,797.00/3,682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.32

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