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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.44, 9,610.56 and 3,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.44, 9,610.56 and 3,979.88 is: 5,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.44 : 9,610.56 = 3,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.44/9,610.56 = 3,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.44x = 9,610.56 × 3,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.44x = 38,248,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248,875.53/6,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.02

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