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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.36, 5,507.65 and 3,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.36, 5,507.65 and 3,363.93 is: 4,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.36 : 5,507.65 = 3,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.36/5,507.65 = 3,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.36x = 5,507.65 × 3,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.36x = 18,527,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527,334.35/3,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.37

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