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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.73, 9,607.62 and 4,306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.73, 9,607.62 and 4,306.59 is: 5,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.73 : 9,607.62 = 4,306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.73/9,607.62 = 4,306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.73x = 9,607.62 × 4,306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.73x = 41,376,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376,080.22/6,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.22

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