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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.61, 5,076.37 and 3,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.61, 5,076.37 and 3,186.25 is: 4,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.61 : 5,076.37 = 3,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.61/5,076.37 = 3,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.61x = 5,076.37 × 3,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.61x = 16,174,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,583.91/3,393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.19

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