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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.83, 6,006.77 and 3,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.83, 6,006.77 and 3,294.12 is: 4,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.83 : 6,006.77 = 3,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.83/6,006.77 = 3,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.83x = 6,006.77 × 3,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.83x = 19,787,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,004.72/3,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.88

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