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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.76, 6,550.67 and 3,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.76, 6,550.67 and 3,442.66 is: 5,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.76 : 6,550.67 = 3,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.76/6,550.67 = 3,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.76x = 6,550.67 × 3,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.76x = 22,551,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,729.58/4,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.68

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