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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.80, 8,366.52 and 3,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.80, 8,366.52 and 3,966.88 is: 5,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.80 : 8,366.52 = 3,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.80/8,366.52 = 3,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.80x = 8,366.52 × 3,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.80x = 33,188,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,980.86/6,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.20

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