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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.02, 9,591.51 and 3,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.02, 9,591.51 and 3,966.06 is: 5,472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.02 : 9,591.51 = 3,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.02/9,591.51 = 3,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.02x = 9,591.51 × 3,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.02x = 38,040,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040,554.99/6,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.66

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