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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.84, 5,169.60 and 3,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.84, 5,169.60 and 3,621.12 is: 4,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.84 : 5,169.60 = 3,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.84/5,169.60 = 3,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.84x = 5,169.60 × 3,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.84x = 18,719,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719,741.95/3,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.81

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