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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,948.96, 9,588.68 and 3,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,948.96, 9,588.68 and 3,964.62 is: 5,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948.96 : 9,588.68 = 3,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948.96/9,588.68 = 3,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948.96x = 9,588.68 × 3,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948.96x = 38,015,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,452.68/6,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.67

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