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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.08, 8,939.06 and 3,960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.08, 8,939.06 and 3,960.66 is: 5,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.08 : 8,939.06 = 3,960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.08/8,939.06 = 3,960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.08x = 8,939.06 × 3,960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.08x = 35,404,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,577.38/6,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.13

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