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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.06, 6,390.55 and 3,390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.06, 6,390.55 and 3,390.04 is: 5,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.06 : 6,390.55 = 3,390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.06/6,390.55 = 3,390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.06x = 6,390.55 × 3,390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.06x = 21,664,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664,220.12/4,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.27

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