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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.44, 9,592.73 and 3,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.44, 9,592.73 and 3,966.40 is: 5,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.44 : 9,592.73 = 3,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.44/9,592.73 = 3,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.44x = 9,592.73 × 3,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.44x = 38,048,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,604.27/6,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.27

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