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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.43, 9,601.19 and 6,120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.43, 9,601.19 and 6,120.35 is: 8,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.43 : 9,601.19 = 6,120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.43/9,601.19 = 6,120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.43x = 9,601.19 × 6,120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.43x = 58,762,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,762,643.22/6,961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.17

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