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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.78, 6,952.77 and 3,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.78, 6,952.77 and 3,363.26 is: 4,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.78 : 6,952.77 = 3,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.78/6,952.77 = 3,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.78x = 6,952.77 × 3,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.78x = 23,383,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,938.47/5,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.03

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