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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.77, 6,348.35 and 3,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.77, 6,348.35 and 3,361.88 is: 5,041.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.77 : 6,348.35 = 3,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.77/6,348.35 = 3,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.77x = 6,348.35 × 3,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.77x = 21,342,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,415.17/4,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.00

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