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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.27, 5,466.89 and 3,411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.27, 5,466.89 and 3,411.69 is: 4,703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.27 : 5,466.89 = 3,411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.27/5,466.89 = 3,411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.27x = 5,466.89 × 3,411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.27x = 18,651,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,342.47/3,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.67

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