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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.49, 5,506.45 and 3,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.49, 5,506.45 and 3,363.06 is: 4,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.49 : 5,506.45 = 3,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.49/5,506.45 = 3,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.49x = 5,506.45 × 3,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.49x = 18,518,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,521.74/3,993.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.18

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