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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.33, 5,063.70 and 3,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.33, 5,063.70 and 3,372.70 is: 4,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.33 : 5,063.70 = 3,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.33/5,063.70 = 3,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.33x = 5,063.70 × 3,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.33x = 17,078,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,340.99/3,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.97

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