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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.66, 5,963.97 and 2,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.66, 5,963.97 and 2,996.12 is: 4,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.66 : 5,963.97 = 2,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.66/5,963.97 = 2,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.66x = 5,963.97 × 2,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.66x = 17,868,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,769.80/4,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.66

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