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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.39, 7,127.03 and 3,366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.39, 7,127.03 and 3,366.41 is: 5,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.39 : 7,127.03 = 3,366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.39/7,127.03 = 3,366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.39x = 7,127.03 × 3,366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.39x = 23,992,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992,505.06/4,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.64

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