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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.10, 5,004.09 and 996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.10, 5,004.09 and 996.11 is: 1,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.10 : 5,004.09 = 996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.10/5,004.09 = 996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.10x = 5,004.09 × 996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.10x = 4,984,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,624.09/3,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.15

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