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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.76, 5,964.72 and 3,806.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.76, 5,964.72 and 3,806.38 is: 5,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.76 : 5,964.72 = 3,806.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.76/5,964.72 = 3,806.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.76x = 5,964.72 × 3,806.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.76x = 22,703,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,990.91/3,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.56

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