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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.66, 7,125.37 and 3,366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.66, 7,125.37 and 3,366.69 is: 5,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.66 : 7,125.37 = 3,366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.66/7,125.37 = 3,366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.66x = 7,125.37 × 3,366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.66x = 23,988,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988,896.83/4,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.28

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