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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.07, 5,637.17 and 3,083.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.07, 5,637.17 and 3,083.09 is: 4,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.07 : 5,637.17 = 3,083.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.07/5,637.17 = 3,083.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.07x = 5,637.17 × 3,083.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.07x = 17,379,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,858.85/3,775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.86

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