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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.62, 5,970.50 and 3,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.62, 5,970.50 and 3,269.86 is: 4,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.62 : 5,970.50 = 3,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.62/5,970.50 = 3,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.62x = 5,970.50 × 3,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.62x = 19,522,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522,699.13/3,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.51

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