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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.68, 5,499.08 and 3,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.68, 5,499.08 and 3,756 is: 5,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.68 : 5,499.08 = 3,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.68/5,499.08 = 3,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.68x = 5,499.08 × 3,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.68x = 20,654,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654,544.48/3,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.01

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