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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.96, 5,027.19 and 3,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.96, 5,027.19 and 3,176.76 is: 4,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.96 : 5,027.19 = 3,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.96/5,027.19 = 3,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.96x = 5,027.19 × 3,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.96x = 15,970,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,176.10/3,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.43

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