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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.22, 6,950.19 and 3,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.22, 6,950.19 and 3,360.78 is: 4,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.22 : 6,950.19 = 3,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.22/6,950.19 = 3,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.22x = 6,950.19 × 3,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.22x = 23,358,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,358,059.55/5,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.01

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