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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.59, 9,605.81 and 3,976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.59, 9,605.81 and 3,976.91 is: 5,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.59 : 9,605.81 = 3,976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.59/9,605.81 = 3,976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.59x = 9,605.81 × 3,976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.59x = 38,201,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,421.96/6,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.24

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