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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.41, 9,606.74 and 3,817.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.41, 9,606.74 and 3,817.59 is: 5,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.41 : 9,606.74 = 3,817.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.41/9,606.74 = 3,817.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.41x = 9,606.74 × 3,817.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.41x = 36,674,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674,575.47/6,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.27

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