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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.12, 5,011.98 and 3,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.12, 5,011.98 and 3,230.44 is: 4,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.12 : 5,011.98 = 3,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.12/5,011.98 = 3,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.12x = 5,011.98 × 3,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.12x = 16,190,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,190,900.67/3,334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.12

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