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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.21, 9,591.29 and 3,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.21, 9,591.29 and 3,966.11 is: 5,473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.21 : 9,591.29 = 3,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.21/9,591.29 = 3,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.21x = 9,591.29 × 3,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.21x = 38,040,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,043.39/6,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.23

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