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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.94, 9,592.20 and 3,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.94, 9,592.20 and 3,967.72 is: 5,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.94 : 9,592.20 = 3,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.94/9,592.20 = 3,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.94x = 9,592.20 × 3,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.94x = 38,059,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,163.78/6,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.40

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