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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.16, 9,606.65 and 3,976.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.16, 9,606.65 and 3,976.94 is: 5,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.16 : 9,606.65 = 3,976.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.16/9,606.65 = 3,976.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.16x = 9,606.65 × 3,976.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.16x = 38,205,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,074.78/6,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.32

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