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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.82, 6,853.66 and 3,971.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.82, 6,853.66 and 3,971.73 is: 5,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.82 : 6,853.66 = 3,971.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.82/6,853.66 = 3,971.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.82x = 6,853.66 × 3,971.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.82x = 27,220,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220,925.14/4,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.56

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