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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.08, 5,555.96 and 3,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.08, 5,555.96 and 3,264.28 is: 4,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.08 : 5,555.96 = 3,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.08/5,555.96 = 3,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.08x = 5,555.96 × 3,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.08x = 18,136,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,209.11/3,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.32

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