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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.02, 6,858.93 and 3,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.02, 6,858.93 and 3,961.08 is: 5,470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.02 : 6,858.93 = 3,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.02/6,858.93 = 3,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.02x = 6,858.93 × 3,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.02x = 27,168,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168,770.44/4,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.93

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