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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.54, 5,009.28 and 3,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.54, 5,009.28 and 3,133.74 is: 4,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.54 : 5,009.28 = 3,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.54/5,009.28 = 3,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.54x = 5,009.28 × 3,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.54x = 15,697,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,781.11/3,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.77

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