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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.63, 5,476.86 and 3,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.63, 5,476.86 and 3,024.06 is: 4,175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.63 : 5,476.86 = 3,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.63/5,476.86 = 3,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.63x = 5,476.86 × 3,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.63x = 16,562,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,562,353.25/3,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.42

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