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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.25, 5,270.77 and 3,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.25, 5,270.77 and 3,562.29 is: 4,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.25 : 5,270.77 = 3,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.25/5,270.77 = 3,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.25x = 5,270.77 × 3,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.25x = 18,775,993.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,993.45/3,825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.44

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