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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.61, 6,380.41 and 3,393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.61, 6,380.41 and 3,393.39 is: 5,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.61 : 6,380.41 = 3,393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.61/6,380.41 = 3,393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.61x = 6,380.41 × 3,393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.61x = 21,651,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651,219.49/4,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.08

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