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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.15, 9,592.46 and 3,966.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.15, 9,592.46 and 3,966.51 is: 5,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.15 : 9,592.46 = 3,966.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.15/9,592.46 = 3,966.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.15x = 9,592.46 × 3,966.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.15x = 38,048,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,568.68/6,951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.71

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