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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.68, 9,610.80 and 5,186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.68, 9,610.80 and 5,186.21 is: 7,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.68 : 9,610.80 = 5,186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.68/9,610.80 = 5,186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.68x = 9,610.80 × 5,186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.68x = 49,843,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843,627.07/6,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.83

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