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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.72, 9,609.93 and 3,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.72, 9,609.93 and 3,978.28 is: 5,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.72 : 9,609.93 = 3,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.72/9,609.93 = 3,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.72x = 9,609.93 × 3,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.72x = 38,230,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,924.38/6,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.80

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