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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,933.46, 10,396.76 and 3,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,933.46, 10,396.76 and 3,971.44 is: 5,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,933.46 : 10,396.76 = 3,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,933.46/10,396.76 = 3,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,933.46x = 10,396.76 × 3,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,933.46x = 41,290,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,108.53/6,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.20

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