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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.77, 6,508.96 and 3,366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.77, 6,508.96 and 3,366.09 is: 5,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.77 : 6,508.96 = 3,366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.77/6,508.96 = 3,366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.77x = 6,508.96 × 3,366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.77x = 21,909,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,736.75/4,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.78

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