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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.95, 6,007.39 and 3,308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.95, 6,007.39 and 3,308.04 is: 4,971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.95 : 6,007.39 = 3,308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.95/6,007.39 = 3,308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.95x = 6,007.39 × 3,308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.95x = 19,872,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,678.15/3,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.97

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