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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.92, 9,607.50 and 3,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.92, 9,607.50 and 3,979.70 is: 5,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.92 : 9,607.50 = 3,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.92/9,607.50 = 3,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.92x = 9,607.50 × 3,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.92x = 38,234,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,967.75/6,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.23

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