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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.03, 5,687.82 and 3,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.03, 5,687.82 and 3,295.89 is: 4,963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.03 : 5,687.82 = 3,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.03/5,687.82 = 3,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.03x = 5,687.82 × 3,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.03x = 18,746,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,429.06/3,777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.27

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