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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.17, 5,630.82 and 3,753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.17, 5,630.82 and 3,753.17 is: 5,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.17 : 5,630.82 = 3,753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.17/5,630.82 = 3,753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.17x = 5,630.82 × 3,753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.17x = 21,133,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,403.59/3,753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.82

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