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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.12, 5,386.93 and 3,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.12, 5,386.93 and 3,347.80 is: 4,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.12 : 5,386.93 = 3,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.12/5,386.93 = 3,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.12x = 5,386.93 × 3,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.12x = 18,034,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,342.42/3,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.97

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