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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.93, 9,605.55 and 3,817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.93, 9,605.55 and 3,817.11 is: 5,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.93 : 9,605.55 = 3,817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.93/9,605.55 = 3,817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.93x = 9,605.55 × 3,817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.93x = 36,665,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,665,440.96/6,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.32

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