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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.06, 6,840.96 and 3,956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.06, 6,840.96 and 3,956.03 is: 5,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.06 : 6,840.96 = 3,956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.06/6,840.96 = 3,956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.06x = 6,840.96 × 3,956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.06x = 27,063,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,042.99/4,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.01

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