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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.03, 5,027.37 and 3,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.03, 5,027.37 and 3,018.99 is: 4,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.03 : 5,027.37 = 3,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.03/5,027.37 = 3,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.03x = 5,027.37 × 3,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.03x = 15,177,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,579.76/3,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.10

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