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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.59, 6,955.67 and 3,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.59, 6,955.67 and 3,362.79 is: 4,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.59 : 6,955.67 = 3,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.59/6,955.67 = 3,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.59x = 6,955.67 × 3,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.59x = 23,390,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,440.71/5,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.26

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