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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.92, 10,436.42 and 3,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.92, 10,436.42 and 3,261.12 is: 4,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.92 : 10,436.42 = 3,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.92/10,436.42 = 3,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.92x = 10,436.42 × 3,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.92x = 34,034,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034,401.68/6,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.36

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