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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.26, 9,591.33 and 3,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.26, 9,591.33 and 3,966.13 is: 5,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.26 : 9,591.33 = 3,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.26/9,591.33 = 3,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.26x = 9,591.33 × 3,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.26x = 38,040,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,461.65/6,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.24

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