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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.12, 5,047.92 and 3,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.12, 5,047.92 and 3,150.90 is: 4,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.12 : 5,047.92 = 3,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.12/5,047.92 = 3,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.12x = 5,047.92 × 3,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.12x = 15,905,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905,491.13/3,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.39

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