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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.30, 6,536.64 and 3,387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.30, 6,536.64 and 3,387.44 is: 5,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.30 : 6,536.64 = 3,387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.30/6,536.64 = 3,387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.30x = 6,536.64 × 3,387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.30x = 22,142,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,475.80/4,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.55

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