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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.25, 8,366.79 and 3,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.25, 8,366.79 and 3,968.02 is: 5,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.25 : 8,366.79 = 3,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.25/8,366.79 = 3,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.25x = 8,366.79 × 3,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.25x = 33,199,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,590.06/6,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.25

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