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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.06, 5,069.10 and 3,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.06, 5,069.10 and 3,158.08 is: 4,713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.06 : 5,069.10 = 3,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.06/5,069.10 = 3,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.06x = 5,069.10 × 3,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.06x = 16,008,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008,623.33/3,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.88

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