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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.02, 5,965.06 and 3,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.02, 5,965.06 and 3,007.16 is: 4,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.02 : 5,965.06 = 3,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.02/5,965.06 = 3,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.02x = 5,965.06 × 3,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.02x = 17,937,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,889.83/3,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.46

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