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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.62, 5,016.42 and 3,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.62, 5,016.42 and 3,113.58 is: 4,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.62 : 5,016.42 = 3,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.62/5,016.42 = 3,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.62x = 5,016.42 × 3,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.62x = 15,619,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,024.98/3,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.66

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