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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.79, 5,024.98 and 3,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.79, 5,024.98 and 3,136.11 is: 4,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.79 : 5,024.98 = 3,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.79/5,024.98 = 3,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.79x = 5,024.98 × 3,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.79x = 15,758,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758,890.03/3,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.52

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