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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,752.92, 5,624.52 and 3,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,752.92, 5,624.52 and 3,236.14 is: 4,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,752.92 : 5,624.52 = 3,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,752.92/5,624.52 = 3,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,752.92x = 5,624.52 × 3,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,752.92x = 18,201,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,734.15/3,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.02

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