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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.60, 5,067.31 and 3,009.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.60, 5,067.31 and 3,009.93 is: 4,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.60 : 5,067.31 = 3,009.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.60/5,067.31 = 3,009.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.60x = 5,067.31 × 3,009.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.60x = 15,252,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,248.39/3,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.71

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