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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.58, 5,336.25 and 3,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.58, 5,336.25 and 3,383.55 is: 4,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.58 : 5,336.25 = 3,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.58/5,336.25 = 3,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.58x = 5,336.25 × 3,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.58x = 18,055,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,468.69/3,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.62

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