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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.08, 9,611.10 and 3,980.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.08, 9,611.10 and 3,980.13 is: 5,492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.08 : 9,611.10 = 3,980.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.08/9,611.10 = 3,980.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.08x = 9,611.10 × 3,980.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.08x = 38,253,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,427.44/6,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.96

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