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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.16, 5,947.93 and 3,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.16, 5,947.93 and 3,270.54 is: 4,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.16 : 5,947.93 = 3,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.16/5,947.93 = 3,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.16x = 5,947.93 × 3,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.16x = 19,452,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452,942.98/3,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.97

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