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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.76, 5,997.48 and 3,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.76, 5,997.48 and 3,266 is: 4,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.76 : 5,997.48 = 3,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.76/5,997.48 = 3,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.76x = 5,997.48 × 3,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.76x = 19,587,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,769.68/4,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.34

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