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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.64, 7,127.40 and 3,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.64, 7,127.40 and 3,366.66 is: 5,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.64 : 7,127.40 = 3,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.64/7,127.40 = 3,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.64x = 7,127.40 × 3,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.64x = 23,995,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995,532.48/4,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.01

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