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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.93, 9,615.29 and 5,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.93, 9,615.29 and 5,189.46 is: 7,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.93 : 9,615.29 = 5,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.93/9,615.29 = 5,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.93x = 9,615.29 × 5,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.93x = 49,898,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,136.90/6,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.31

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