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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.02, 5,014.62 and 3,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.02, 5,014.62 and 3,272.54 is: 4,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.02 : 5,014.62 = 3,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.02/5,014.62 = 3,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.02x = 5,014.62 × 3,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.02x = 16,410,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410,544.53/3,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.06

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