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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.71, 5,170.85 and 3,362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.71, 5,170.85 and 3,362.97 is: 5,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.71 : 5,170.85 = 3,362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.71/5,170.85 = 3,362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.71x = 5,170.85 × 3,362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.71x = 17,389,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,396.61/3,466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.11

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