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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.78, 6,517.95 and 3,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.78, 6,517.95 and 3,372.09 is: 5,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.78 : 6,517.95 = 3,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.78/6,517.95 = 3,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.78x = 6,517.95 × 3,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.78x = 21,979,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979,114.02/4,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.76

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