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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.48, 8,939.97 and 3,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.48, 8,939.97 and 3,040.76 is: 4,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.48 : 8,939.97 = 3,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.48/8,939.97 = 3,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.48x = 8,939.97 × 3,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.48x = 27,184,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,303.18/5,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.17

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