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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.10, 5,008.31 and 3,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.10, 5,008.31 and 3,237.26 is: 4,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.10 : 5,008.31 = 3,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.10/5,008.31 = 3,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.10x = 5,008.31 × 3,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.10x = 16,213,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,201.63/3,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.73

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