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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.04, 6,441.48 and 3,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.04, 6,441.48 and 3,966.60 is: 5,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.04 : 6,441.48 = 3,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.04/6,441.48 = 3,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.04x = 6,441.48 × 3,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.04x = 25,550,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550,774.57/4,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.21

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