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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.23, 9,606.72 and 3,817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.23, 9,606.72 and 3,817.41 is: 5,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.23 : 9,606.72 = 3,817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.23/9,606.72 = 3,817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.23x = 9,606.72 × 3,817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.23x = 36,672,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672,789.00/6,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.15

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