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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.28, 9,607.08 and 3,817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.28, 9,607.08 and 3,817.76 is: 5,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.28 : 9,607.08 = 3,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.28/9,607.08 = 3,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.28x = 9,607.08 × 3,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.28x = 36,677,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,677,525.74/6,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.79

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